Wellness

[software]

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

how about a teaspoon of almond butter or peanut butter? 

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I thought about that or just maybe a few crackers with peanut butter.

But how much is enough?

I guess my tummy will let me know if it's not enough!

I have such awful digestive problems it's hard to know what's "normal" and what's caused by the meds.

[Bri36]

Can you eat some crackers and peanut butter or even half a banana, maybe a granola bar?

Anything so you're not taking the medication on a completely empty stomach...

[millieshops]

@softwareWhen he prescribed a powerful anti-inflammatory for me once, that doctor suggested a half slice of toast would do the foo" job.  I used that in the morning and even sometimes late, too.  Had no stomach problems. 

[on the bay]

I would eat a bagel-(even half of one).That is always soothing to the stomach I think or toast or English Muffin if you don't have anything else.

[sfnative]

@software

In my years of taking various and sundry medications, most do not require taking with food.  However, a few must be taken as such.  I've come to learn, especially with pain pills, that one must avoid a meal heavy in fat.  In fact, a small meal carb-centered enhances absorption thereby bringing the desired pain relief.

I do take meds with the morning with my breakfast, which consists of 1 cup of a gluten-free cereal and 1/2 cup plain almond milk, plus a cup of caffeine-free black tea with just a bit of stevia.  Since my body can no longer tolerate daily, I had to look for a substitute, so my daughter recommended almond or hemp milk.  Tried both, but found that almond milk provided best nutritional value.  And, no issue with my meds.

[redwingsgal]

Dairy is fine with meds unless the label says otherwise

[RedTop]

The only safe things for me to eat early in the morning and leave the house is:  pop tart, toaster strudel, toast with peanut butter, an English muffin with apple butter or strawberry jam, or graham crackers.   

[Group 5 minus 1]

The milk thing really confused me. I googled meds to take w/o milk and could not find much. If the person is NOT a diabetic there is lots to eat.

[SilleeMee]

From what I understand dairy and grapefruit are two things to avoid when taking medications. Not all meds but many. I would avoid these if possible. Other types of food should be referenced on your bottle of medications for possible interference.

[q-girl]

What has always worked for me is Saltines and a bit of sugar free Ginger Ale. I prefer the Saltine minis, they are easier for me because I don't end up with a " crumb collar" from biting into them. That worked for my husband, too, when he needed something.

Hugs. . .