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Why can't iron supplements be takened when taking prevacid (lansoprazole)?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Iron is best: Absorbed on an empty and acid stomach. Prevacid (lansoprazole) markedly reduces stomach acid.

Dr Baker agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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