It is best to take them an hour before eating. It might not be wise to take them on an empty stomach before bed time. Check Heather's stick post "Peppermint Oil Capsules - How to Use 'Em!" at the top of the page in this section of the message board.
Peppermint oil is best suited for managing flatulence, abdominal pain and distension. It likely has little direct effect on D and it probably does not cause it. You can read more about using peppermint oil to manage GI symptoms in this article in the American Family Physician (you may have to skip over an ad)
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Re: Is it possible to have a negative reactiong to concentrated peppermint?
