Is Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) safe with Levothyroxine?
Usually yes, but with one precaution. Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine are flagged "Caution" because iron reduces absorption of thyroid medication when taken together.
The short version
- Verdict
- Yes, with care — this combination needs a precaution.
- Timing
- Separate Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine by at least 4 hours. Taking them in the same window is what causes the issue, not taking them on the same day.
- What to do
- Separate by about 4 hours.
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Is Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) safe with Levothyroxine?
Usually yes, but with one precaution. Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine are flagged "Caution" because iron reduces absorption of thyroid medication when taken together.
Can you take Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine at the same time of day?
Separate Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine by at least 4 hours. Taking them in the same window is what causes the issue, not taking them on the same day.
What does DoseRoutine rate the Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine combination?
Yes, with care — this combination needs a precaution. Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine can be taken together, but the combination needs a precaution.
What should someone taking Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) and Levothyroxine do?
Separate by about 4 hours. This is educational information, not medical advice — a prescriber who knows the full routine is the one to confirm it.
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