View Full Version : Taking medication on an empty stomach
onecateye
Dec 31, 2008, 04:54 PM
I'd like to know how long before and after eating constitutes an "empty stomach."
N0help4u
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.
artlady
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.
Alty
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.
N0help4u
Dec 31, 2008, 06:03 PM
Yeah that sounds right for taking on an empty stomach.