Iron and Calcium

I take both twice a day. Does anyone have recommendations on how far apart they should be taken for the proper iron absorption?

From what I have read, 2-3 hours separation.

Thanks Bunny.

My instructions say to take Iron just before bedtime. Calcium to be taken 3 times day (2 each time) or 3 each time, 2 times day. Hope that helps but every Doctor seems to be different.

 I have just now gotten a pattern down for taking my iron.  

It is a big ole pain in the rear to work it around my calcium intake.  
My doctor's office, and from what I have researched on-line, say to wait two hours.

Don't forget that this means any calcium supplement that you take, but also anything with  calcium in it... like your multi, and milk, cheese, or yogurt. 

Quick note, watch your blood work when taking iron. I was recommended it on my post op plan and started taking sundown once a day iron. This was for six weeks n when I got my labs back my iron levels were way too high. My doc said it was not needed n that those levels could interact with meds I was taking as well as critical internal functions. Just doublecheck your labs.

Thanks for the heads up. I tend to run anemic and had 2 units of blood post surgery. I will have labs January 17th.

Also when you take iron you should take Vit C w/ it. helps it absorb better..