what is "food" when taking meds.?? a full meal, or will a snack do??

Answer 1

if you don't get a insert on the medication. food can be milk, bread, crackers, something to help your stomach from getting upset. some may say take with food or without, or before or after a meal for a certain period. its best to contact the pharmacy you got it from to see if you need to take it with anything. some meds will say you can take it with food if it upsets your stomach. it can be a bowl of ceral, just about anything.

Answer 2

The food will act to absord the meds, therefore getting their effects to work faster. So, if you eat a small snack, the meds effects will only be sped up a little, while if you have a full meal, they'll act a lot more quickly. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

I think a snack is probably fine. Just whatever works for you. If the meds still make you naseous, you may need to eat a little more first.

Answer 4

Most of the time, medicines are taken with food to prevent or lessen the effects of stomach upset associated with them. I would think that any amount of food that stops the nausea would be enough. The amount needed would be different for each person.

Answer 5

ask the pharmacist, some meds should be taken with food , some antibiotics shouldn't be taken with certain foods, grapefruit comes to mind

Answer 6

either as long as you eat something. if you feel like a snack try peanut butter and crackers. this will work just as well

Answer 7

Usually, just a piece of bread or a glass of milk is sufficient.

Answer 8

I usually drink milk, or eat some peanut butter. Just so your stomach isn't completely empty....

Answer 9

You just need enough to coat your stomach.

Answer 10

enough substance for your tummy to not be empty