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Taking Medicines
Frequently Asked Questions
12. Why do some medications need to be
taken with meals?
Taking some medicines with food can help the drug be absorbed by
the body, although certain foods actually slow down absorption.
Foods can also sometimes prevent stomach upset, a common side
effect that can occur when a drug irritates the stomach's lining.
Taking medicine with a full glass of water can reduce the chance of
getting an upset stomach because the water helps the medicine
dissolve faster.
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