How to take our meds with IBS....
#302080 - 03/12/07 12:09 PM
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virag
Reged: 02/22/07
Posts: 37
Loc: Florida
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Is there a safe way to take medications that will lessen the chances of triggering an episode of diarrhea, etc.?
I take my Synthroid first thing in the a.m.(I have thyroid)and so far no problems. But I have very painful arthritis and the only relief I can get is with regular aspirin. Tylenol is useless and Ibuprofen is worse then aspirin on my stomach. What about Allegra-D and other antihistamines that have stomach issues as a potential side effect. Living in Florida means taking these everyday.
How can I take these meds and keep my tummy quiet?
Thanks, Virag
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Well, honestly, you'll probably have to experiment a little and see what works best for you. But personally, I find I'm fine with medications after a meal - even first thing in the morning - all that matters is that my stomach isn't empty when I toss the pills down. So try taking your morning medications after breakfast, and see how you do. 
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Well the Synthroid has to be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or at night 2 hours after eating. But at night I take the Allegra-D. I will work in the aspirin after lunch even though the mornings are misery when I first get up.
It could be worse....I could need to be taking an antibiotic. That is my nightmare with a stomach like this one.
Thanks for the reply...Virag
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I'm kind of inferring here, but I'm guessing you don't eat breakfast? You might want to try eating even just a little something, first thing in the morning. Not only would you then be able to take your aspirin then, but I found that breakfast really helps in terms of IBS management. Just a suggestion. Even a slice of toast is better than nothing. Actually, I can take Advil now, with a slice of toast to cushion the blow. (I feel your pain on Tylenol, btw - talk about useless!)
Anyway, good luck.
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Hi, no you are absolutely not interfering. I am supposed to have the Synthroid on an empty stomach, wait an hour before eating. So after eating maybe some toast or bagel, then my aspirin I guess.
Sometimes the Allegra-D upset my stomach in the past, before the IBS, and I am supposed to take it twice a day, morning and night. I will have to work this out on paper somehow.
Virag:)
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