Lansoprazole Interfering With Iron Levels

[Patsy33]

My iron and B12 have been on the low side last few months. I've been advised by my doctor to buy Floradix iron supplement from chemist, which I've been taking on and off. After more blood tests still low. I've been reading recently how lansoprazole can interfere with iron levels, something to do with not having enough acid in stomach. Has anyone had same experience or an answer to this? Sqad?

[Sqad]

LOL....well......Lansoprazole is "supposed" to reduce the absorption of iron...BUT....it is a regular occurrence that medics prescribe both Lansoprazole AND iron tablets for anaemia together to offset the gastric side effects of the iron tablets.
Make that what you will!
My interpretation in taking both tablets together is that it is "no big deal" and I would carry on regardless.

HOWEVER.......I do have a concern about your post......and that is why is your B12 low? That is of greater importance than the original question and certainly needs answering by further blood tests.

[Islay]

I take all the same meds as you do monitored via blood tests monthly and not had any issues.
Should you not ask your dr about what you have read?

[NoMercy]

Are you vegetarian / vegan, Patsy?

[Islay]

Sorry also meant to say I have B12 injections every 3 months

[Patsy33]

Should have said B12 borderline. I don't feel right at all. I feel my strength is leaving me, not much of an appetite and breathless at times. I'm going back to see doctor Jan 2nd and will tell doctor of what I've read. I wish I could come off the darn things!

NoM. I am not a vegetarian. I've always had a well balanced diet
Thanks all.

[NoMercy]

Then you need more blood investigations, Patsy, to identify a cause for your low iron / B12 levels.

Keep us updated x

[Patsy33]

Thanks NoM..x