“Should you take antibiotics on an empty or full stomach?”
I have a tonsil infection and will take antibiotics. Should you take antibiotics on an empty or full stomach?
1 Answer
Robert J. Buckley
Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, EMT, Medic, Teaches Classes, Firefighter, Suicide Squad, Disaster Prevention, PTSD
Georgia
I advise the vast majority of patients to always have at least a snack with antibiotics. There are some patients who have GI issues that can make this difficult but, for the most part, giving your medication something to use as a catalyst into your bloodstream is a good idea.
