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    Is the effectiveness of medication in pill form less effective after one has just ate, just like alcohol?

    Question #63346. Asked by pjotr. (Mar 10 06 9:45 PM)


    mementoflash

    		Its better to take them on an empty stomach.

    Mar 10 06, 11:12 PM
    McGruff

    		It's better to read the instructions. Many medications should not be taken on an empty stomach. Absorption rates will vary depending on how much and what kind of food is in the stomach, and the person's individual metabolism. Many meds upset the stomach or irritate the stomach lining and should be taken as directed.

    Mar 11 06, 1:01 AM
    Baloo55th

    		As McGruff says, read the instructions. That can't be over-emphasised. Some things must be taken on an empty stomach, some after eating, some not with alcohol, and some even not after drinking milk! If it doesn't say in the instructions, it probably doesn't matter.

    Mar 11 06, 9:53 AM
    xfacilitatorx

    		The effectiveness is not altered only the absorption rate.

    As McG and Baloo wrote, always consult the lable, pharmacist or doctor concerning the how, when and why you should take any medication.

    As for alcohol, it to is not TRULY less effective after eating. Alcohol will ba absorbed less rapidly therefore extending the length of intoxication.

    Alcohol is metabolized rapidly so if the absorption rate is drawn out the less alcohol that will be in your blood at any given time. So actually eating does lessen the effectiveness of alcohol. Sort of. I hope this makes sense.

    Mar 11 06, 10:20 AM

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