what happens if you don't?
what is it supposed to do if you do drink a lot of water?
2006-09-26 11:10:22 · 6 answers · asked by koifox_104 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The water helps to dissolve the medication and promotes absorption so you get maximum benefit from it.
2006-09-26 11:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some medications have a tendency to crystallize after being broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream if not well dissolved by water. All blood passes through the tiny vessels in your kidneys and if there are crystals of these meds( crystals have sharp edges) passing through these vessels they can tear and become lodged in the vessels,causing kidney damage. The more water you drink with these types of meds the greater the chance they will stay dissolved and not form crystals.
2006-09-26 18:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by jidwg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of those warnings are just so you don't choke on the pill and that it goes all the way down. some meds have a lot of sodium, and can get you dehydrated, and some need to be diluted. It depends what would happen. If you're still curious, talk to a pharmacist.
2006-09-26 18:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by J Bob Mcbob 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some medicines need the water to break it down so it will begin to work. Some need the water to keep them from being so potent that they make you sick to your stomach (like sulfa drugs and some others) It depends on the medicine, but you could ask your pharmacist
2006-09-26 18:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
usually either because 1) the drug isnt very soluble so they want you to take more water which will speed up/increase absortption of the drug or 2) the drug is an irritant and if it gets stuck in your throat it can burn and/or damage the lining of your throat
2006-09-26 18:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someoone told me that you have to because if you dont,then that medicine messes up your mouth.
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2006-09-26 18:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dolce&Gabbana™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋