Stomach Questions (Page 11)

Sucralfate - What does empty stomach mean exactly? Are clear fluids allowed?

Am I allowed to have clear fluids other than water WITHIN the 2 hours before/ 1 hour after time window of the dose? Such as coffee, tea, or clear juices? Or do I need to wait like I do with food? I am on 1 gm dose- 4 times a day for bile reflux disease.

Does the medician nexium help with nausea an upset stomach?

Do you take cephalexin on an empty stomach?

Can Clarithromycin 250mg tablets be cut in half? It upsets my stomach. Spreading out more might help

I'd like to spead them out over the day if they can be cut in half. I'm. Hoping that'll help with the stomach discomfort.

Can I get pregnant after going for family planing and later I took bico tab to clean my stomach?

I went for family planing injection and few weeks after I took Bicodene tablet to help me clean my stomach,I want to know the possibility of me falling pregnant as am having unprotected sex with my man

Viagra gives me a stomach ache. Is there a way to reduce this?

I have tried Cialis and the side effects from it are more difficult, so I'm hoping to be able to make Viagra work. I did use the 100 mg dose and will try reducing it in half and see how effective that is. Just wondering if anyone else has had the issue and resolved it or reduced it with... read more

Diltiazem HCL180mg is causing weight gain and distended stomach. I'm concerned?

Am concerned because weight gain has caused the high blood pressure. A foot injury forced me to quit my gym and every blood pressure Rx has caused stomach problems and Diltiazem made me gain weight in a short time. Any suggestions? I've tried Hyzaar, Cozaar, Losartan etc.

Gas-X - For approximately two years, I have been experiencing a very enlarged stomach after eating;?

I've had x-rays, multiple tests, a colonscophy, tests and treatment for infection, etc. I've even followed the fodmap diet to some degree. Nothing resolves this problem. Never any pain, just a very enlarged stomach. My gastroenterologist has no answer at this point. I've just started... read more

Can I take synthroid 175 mcg and also linzess 145 mcg together in the morning?

I am currently taking synthroid 175 mcg in the morning on an empty stomach and then 30 minutes to an hour later take linzess 145 mcg for constipation. However, I am reading that this may reduce the effectiveness of my synthroid absorption which my doctor told me nothing about. How should these... read more

How long does it take for Doxycycline to absorb into my system?

I just took 2 100 ml capsules as instucted, the 1st 2 of a course of one week. After taking with water, on an empty stomach, apro 20 mins later I felt dreadful and vomited bitter fluid only? Will the medication have reached my system enough to have worked, I should then take 1 a day for a week?

Does omeprazole *have* to be taken before food?

My doctor put me on omeprazole, and he said to take it on an empty stomach an hour before eating. Obviously, this means not to eat less than an hour after taking it, but do I actually have to eat something once an hour has passed? My schedule is such that I occasionally have to skip a meal; if I... read more

Could nausea be caused by Protonix / Pantoprazole?

I was diagnosed with an ulcer about 5 weeks ago and have been on protonix 40mg religiously every morning. I had on and off stomach pains accompanied by some strong nausea that just bounced back and forth. Now after several weeks my pain is pretty much gone but I'm still nauseas on and off like... read more

What medication other than Bentyl could be used for stomach spasms?

Pt is a 52 y/o male who has severe vomiting within minutes of eating. Currently taking, Bentyl 20 mg TID, Omeprazole 150 mg in AM. Has had EDG, endoscopy, colonoscopy w/biopsy; all neg results. Has tested neg for Celiac disease.

Can I just stop taking methotrexate completely?

Hi I've been on metoject 20mg nearly 2 years for psoriatic arthritis, and it really does not agree with me. My symptoms range from tiredness, dizziness hair thinning and bad stomach cramps especially day 1 and 2 after injection. But now I feel so depressed it's been coming on awhile but I... read more

Meloxicam - Can Mobic cause abdominal distention and rapid weight gain after a few days?

I am taking Mobic 15mg for the past 5 days and yesterday my stomach became distended along with upper abdominal pain. I feel like I'm 4 months pregnant. Can Mobic cause this?