meds you need to take after a meal

[izzybee]

I want to get some herbal meds to take this winter to stop me getting colds. Anyway the meds I have found need to be taken before a main meal. I wondered if anyone knew why this was? I'd be pretty scared to take something and then have a full stomach. I think I'm just going to be brave and take them anyway. But I'd be interested to know why things have to be taken before a main meal

[hippychick]

Because if you take a med on just an empty stomach it can be kind of harsh sometimes, thats not to say it will make you V* or anything though. If you have a little something along with it, the pill gets absorbed and digested along with the food.

[Jenneh]

yep. that is completly right.


its just so that the tablet gets " disgested" along with the food. id imagine


Jen xxxx

[izzybee]

aha ok thanx. I'l know not to panic if I ever have to take medication with food. thanx guys - I dont know what I'd do without you!