When you say take a medication on an empty stomach, how many hours does it take?

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the medicine against osteoporosis you have to wait 30 minutes before eating, for me it is very difficult. As I eat early, maybe I could take it in the evening on the prescription it says 30 min before eating..... but if it's a 4 hour youngster I'll take it late evening and 30 min before bed

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, It should be taken at least 1 hour before eating, and at least 4 hours after your last meal. You should also avoid taking dairy products as a "snack" if you take it in the evening. Happy evening, Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist Exactly, you want to make sure the medicine is returned to your stomach before you go to bed, otherwise it could damage your esophagus. 30 to 45 minutes or so.