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A member asked:

Can you take vitamin b12 supplements and other multi vitamins when you are taking a antibiotic like nitrofurantoin. if yes how much time difference we can have between the antibiotic and the supplements.

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No restriction: You may take the vitamins any time you like.

Answered 5/17/2020

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If a person remains frequently constipated and takes B complex supplement . Will constipation lead to poor absorption of vitamins like b12, b6 ,b3, zinc etc from pill? To what degree/extent is the absorption compromised? percentages?

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Thanks for your time and expertise - does vitamin b12 supplement interfere with hemoccult stool card testing - the green cards used by PCP as well as the ICT hemoccult cards? I know vitamin C and biotin do cause interference checking on Vitamin B12?

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I take a multivitamin everyday. Can i take vitamin B12 separately as I have a deficiency(175). Also may i take a separate vit c supplement ?

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Im 21 years old what benefits will taking vitamin B12 pills and fish oil pills do for me? I need more energy. What supplements can I take? Thanks.

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Is it safe to take a prenatal vitamin along with a B12 vitamin and cranberry supplement every day?

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