Taking Medicine with Food

[Caliblonde 25]

So I've been really sick with a kidney infection that came with a 104 fever. The doctor gave me Augmentin (ENORMOUS horse pills) to clear up the infection, however, I have to take it with food and Water. I have been religious about not eating and drinking at the same time for one because my surgeon told me not to and for two because it makes me feel very ill when I have tried it. Yesterday I took the medicine with yogurt and water and it ended up making me throw up both times I took it. Has anyone experienced taking medicine with food, any suggestions would be appreciated.

[DoOver 17]

How have things gone today? I'm just wondering if you should try something like saltines. I did a quick search and it actually says the reason you are to take it with food is to avoid it causing stomach upset. So if it made you sick with yogart, maybe you should try a different texture of food. Saltines are gentle on the stomach and help to absorb acid.

I'd also suggest sandwiching the pill between very small amounts of food with breaks of about 15 minutes before you take the next step. This is an exception to the rule for eating. Just something needed at times.

I hope you are keeping the pills down and feeling better.

[Caliblonde 25]

I spoke to a pharmacist and we determined that I can take the pill with Water and then eat afterwards. I don't think it was the yogurt that made me ill, I think it was drinking after I had a bunch of food in my tummy. Switching it around the other way totally solved the problem. My fever is down to 99.9 and I'm feeling like I'm on the mend.

Thanks for your suggestions though

[Tiffykins 673]

I spoke to a pharmacist and we determined that I can take the pill with Water and then eat afterwards. I don't think it was the yogurt that made me ill, I think it was drinking after I had a bunch of food in my tummy. Switching it around the other way totally solved the problem. My fever is down to 99.9 and I'm feeling like I'm on the mend.

Thanks for your suggestions though

YAY YAY glad to hear that helped. I did the same thing early when eating and even sipping early out was impossible. I was on heavy duty (3 different types of antibiotics) around 7 weeks post-op, and I had to take them 2-3 times a day. I did the same thing of pop the pill, swallowing just enough Water to get the pill down then eating.

Glad you are feeling better ! ! !

[RickM 1,747]

The saltines are often suggested as helping with stomach upset. As with your pharmachist's thoughts, I take meds that need to be with food just before the meal with Water. I routinely take an Omega horse capsule which really needs to be taken with food to avoid thier fishy recoil, and that works well for me.

[DoOver 17]

I spoke to a pharmacist and we determined that I can take the pill with Water and then eat afterwards. I don't think it was the yogurt that made me ill, I think it was drinking after I had a bunch of food in my tummy. Switching it around the other way totally solved the problem. My fever is down to 99.9 and I'm feeling like I'm on the mend.

Thanks for your suggestions though

Duh. I feel dumb. That's the way I take all of my meds.. I read your original post wrong and assumed that was how you'd taken it the first time, then added the yogart because you were supposed to have it with food. That's what happens with assumptions. Sorry.

[Caliblonde 25]

No worries. I'm finally feeling a little better. My fever is also gone as well. Thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate it greatly!