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Sent to Health Experts September 18, 2006 12:01 a.m.

Why do I have to take my meds on an empty stomach and is it necessary? I am taking an antibiotic and it says to take it on an empty stomach 4 times a day. This is hard for me to do because I'm nursing and eating frequent small meals. Can I take it with food anyway? It's for mastitis.

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September 18, 2006 12:08 a.m. (6 minutes and 51 seconds later)

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If you take it after you eat, it may not absorb correctly or completely. I suggest taking it 20 minutes before each small meal, four times a day. Take with a full glass of water. This should allow it to dissolve and absorb before you eat 20 minutes later.

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Sent September 18, 2006 12:12 a.m. (4 minutes and 8 seconds later)

Can I take it 20 minutes before a big meal as well?

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September 18, 2006 12:13 a.m. (38 seconds later)

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Yes.

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Sent September 18, 2006 12:14 a.m. (1 minute and 0 seconds later)

Thanks a bunch. That helps a lot to know that.

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