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    Dec 31, 2008, 04:54 PM
    Taking medication on an empty stomach
    I'd like to know how long before and after eating constitutes an "empty stomach."
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    Dec 31, 2008, 05:04 PM

    As long as there is food in the stomach to absorb the pill you can pretty much take it right with meals.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 05:40 PM

    I think the general rule is 3 hours after eating is considered empty.

    Call an emergency room and ask ,they will be happy to answer your question.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 05:42 PM

    I'm on medication that requires an empty stomach, and I was told 2 hours after eating and then to wait another hour to eat after taking the pill.

    I hope that helps.
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    Dec 31, 2008, 06:03 PM

    Yeah that sounds right for taking on an empty stomach.
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