Taking meds on an empty stomach? Am or PM?
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ziggy67
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This may sound like a silly question but when do we have an empty stomach? If ever! I always thought that first thing in the morning on waking was the norm for taking meds on an empty stomach, especially since I have not eaten any food for at least 8 hours. I am actually referring to Levothyroxine here which I take for hypothyroidism...but I am sure it can apply to many other meds.
I have got a bit confused as I keep reading that some people take their meds at night on an empty stomach. Does this mean that they have not eaten anything since the afternoon? I generally try to make a rule that I don't eat after 8pm at the latest...even then my stomach cannot possibly be empty when I go to bed..so logically it makes no sense for me to take my meds at bedtime.
Does anyone know where I am coming from who can clarify the matter. Thanks.
I have got a bit confused as I keep reading that some people take their meds at night on an empty stomach. Does this mean that they have not eaten anything since the afternoon? I generally try to make a rule that I don't eat after 8pm at the latest...even then my stomach cannot possibly be empty when I go to bed..so logically it makes no sense for me to take my meds at bedtime.
Does anyone know where I am coming from who can clarify the matter. Thanks.
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If I have to take something on an empty stomach, I take it first thing in the morning, and then don't eat or drink anything for a little while afterward. Not sure if that's right, but that's how I do it.0
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Usually, an empty stomach is first thing in the morning. Unless you're not eating for 6 hours prior to taking the medication at night, it isn't really on an empty stomach.0
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Call your pharmacist. They'll be happy to answer any questions you have about your medications for free. If not, get a new pharmacist.0
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I take the same thing and take it in the morning. I wondered the same thing about "empty stomach" and figured its emptiest in the morning!
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Was just told this on Friday. The pharm told me to wait at least 2 hours after I've eaten. I have to take this pill 4 times a day so I can't starve myself just for some antibiotics.0
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