Washing Away Meds?

[Tenshi 34]

I took three of my PPI pills today (ranitidine)... and, unrelated, have been very thirsty for the past couple of days, meaning I've managed to get my Water all in for the first time in ages! But... I'm wondering if I didn't wash my pills out of my sleeve before they had a chance to work?

Was anyone advised not to drink excessively after taking meds for 15 or 30 minutes? It would make sense, but I was only told not to drink immediately after, or during, eating. No mention of medicines.

[Mr_Worm 129]

meds are absorbed in the intestines ...not stomach....same as nutrients and Vitamins

[Tenshi 34]

Thank you! I guess one of the biology classes I have filed away in my brain somewhere knew that... but I totally forgot.

[LookingtotheFuture 0]

Not all meds are absorbed in the intestine. I was having a problem with my RLS and itching medications not working right after surgery because my stomach was not absorbing them probably because of the inflammation. My primary care doctor had me opening the capsules and cutting up the pills so that they could be absorbed easier before they left the stomach. 3.5 weeks post-op and they are working again. I have never heard of any advice on drinking and taking meds, but depending on the med you could be rushing it through.