Do you have to take Iron supplement on an empty stomach?

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I'm taking Slow Fe.  One doctor told me to take on an empty stomach and another doctor told me didn't really matter.  Just wondering if anyone was told specific instructions?

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Depends on the iron supplement. The one my OB currently has me currently taking I have to take on an empty stomach before bed. Most other brands I've had to take with food high in vitamin C and no dairy.

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Personally yes I do. I take it with organge juice  first thing in the morning.

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I have to take mine with a meal.
Iron is a picky supplement. You should have it with vitamin C to absorb better but never athe same time with things that contains calcium, like Tums or dairy. Because that one cancels iron out.