I'm studying Islam, and while it's still Ramadan I'm going to try to fast tomorrow to experience it. However, I take Ritalin and I know it's supposed to be taken with food. What will happen if I take Ritalin on an empty stomach? I'm pretty sure I've inadvertently done it before, but I just want to hear what you have to say.
2006-10-17 06:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by conste11ations 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The reason why Ritalin is "suppose to be taken with food" is because it causes appetite supression soon after taking it. As a result--if you don't eat before you take your ritalin--it is unlikely that you will eat while it is working. SInce you plan to fast anyway-- it probably doesn't make a difference.
There is a "Ritalin patch" that is started while the child is sleeping- so it doesn't make a difference.
2006-10-17 06:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by pedidoc43 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During Ramadan you fast during daylight, so if you can find a way to take it in the morning before daylight with food you can still do both.
Call a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist. Some medicines are worse than others when it comes to stomach irritation, so ask if it's ok.
2006-10-17 06:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋