When to take iron supplement

Question

Just found out today I'm anemic, so my OB prescribed an iron pill. I'm trying to determine the best time to take it. 
The insert says to take on an empty stomach and not eat for an hour after. Don't take within 2 hours of drinking coffee or eating dairy (both reduce absorption). 
I'm thinking of taking it before bed? If you are taking an iron supplement, when are you taking it?

Answer

I usually take it before bed. If you can take it with some orange juice (or other source of vitamin C), it can help absorption!

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I take it before bed. My OB told me to take it the opposite time of day that I take my prenatal because it can make you constipated. I haven’t noticed any symptoms from taking it.

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I take it before bed.I had hypermesis gravidarum my first pregnancy which made taking my supplements impossible. I don’t have hg anymore but my mind still makes me take my pills before bed

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I take it at bedtime with lemon water and stool softeners. I have to take calcium and they can’t be taken together, so I take the calcium in the morning.

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I take it first thing when I wake up with orange juice and wait an hour before eating breakfast.

When to take iron supplement

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