What order should I take my medication/vitamins/supplements?

I am 22 months PO, down 252 lbs and a few lbs below goal. I find myself taking more supplements due to some low levels and could use some advice on what I can and cannot take together in order to get the best absorption. I've had to add the iron and zinc in the past few months and know that there can be issues with what I take them with. I take the following daily: <p>Prescription Meds: Celexa, Provigil and Ritalin. The first two are taken before breakfast and need to stay that way. The Ritalin is used to supplement the Provigil throughout the day to keep me awake. I have a very severe daytime sleep disorder. So far I have never noticed any interactions with these meds and anything else I take. <p>OTC - Calcium Citrate w/vitamin D, 300mg ea - 1 pill 4 times a day; Ferrous Gluconate 1 pill 3 times a day; Zinc 50mg once a day; Chewable Multi-Vitamin 1 pill 2 times a day; 1000mg sublingual B-12 every 2-3 days; 500mg Vitamin C 1 pill a day. I also take 50,000 units of prescription Vitamin D once a month. I am slightly low in calcium, vitamin D, zinc and iron. My iron had gotten into the normal range after the iron infusions I had in Sept but have dropped again since my PS 4 weeks ago. My B-12 floats up and down but usually is in the normal range. My protein is always slightly low 5.6-5.9, even though I eat a lot of protein. I'm not really worried about that number as it's very close to the min 6.0. <p>I would appreciate it if anyone can give me the order and times that I should ideally take these things. Thanks in advance for your help! Chris

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