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Can you have a glass of wine after taking an iron pill? i took 3 sips of the wine i forgot i had taken iron like 10mins before.

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Of course: In fact, the acidity of the wine might help you to absorb the iron a little better.

Answered 12/28/2015

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