{"id":629288,"date":"2024-08-08T10:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=629288"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:48:50","slug":"amoxicillin-on-an-empty-stomach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/amoxicillin-on-an-empty-stomach\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you take amoxicillin on an empty stomach?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, available as capsules or tablets, is a penicillin antibiotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections in the nose, ears, throat, urinary tract, and skin in children and adults. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482250\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended dosage of amoxicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for adults is 750 to 3,000 milligrams per day (mg\/d) divided every eight to 12 hours.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennie-stanford-md-faafp-dipabom-444a0a95\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a double board-certified physician specializing in family and obesity medicine and medical contributor for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/contributors\/jennie-stanford-m-d-faafp-dipabom\/or\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugwatch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Cybele, New York, amoxicillin can be taken with or without food. However, taking amoxicillin with food may reduce the risk of side effects.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-take-amoxicillin-on-an-empty-stomach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you take amoxicillin on an empty stomach?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking amoxicillin without food is okay, but Dr. Stanford says that doing this may cause the following common side effects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/amoxicillin-oral-route\/side-effects\/drg-20075356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other less common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of oral amoxicillin use may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal or genital itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/amoxicillin-oral-route\/side-effects\/drg-20075356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some relatively rare side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black, tarry stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen lymph glands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting of blood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term use of amoxicillin may pose health concerns, but they aren&rsquo;t related to whether or not you take the medication on an empty stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Amoxicillin can cause Clostridium difficile colitis, which may cause long-term damage to the intestinal mucosa,&#8221; Dr. Stanford explains. Clostridium difficile colitis, or Colitis C. diff, is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/c-diff\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highly contagious bacterial infection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can cause inflammation in your colon&mdash;which is known as colitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcoholrehabguide.org\/alcohol\/drinking-drugs\/alcohol-and-amoxicillin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious but relatively rare side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of long-term amoxicillin use include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark urine or difficulty urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flu-like symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open sores from exposed blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many side effects of amoxicillin may not require medical attention as they may go away on their own as you adjust to treatment. However, if symptoms persist and affect your ability to complete daily activities, please contact your healthcare provider for immediate medical attention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-way-to-take-amoxicillin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best way to take amoxicillin?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is safe to take amoxicillin on an empty stomach, Dr. Stanford recommends that you take the medication with a full glass of water to prevent irritation of the esophagus as the pill travels to the stomach (called &#8220;pill esophagitis&#8221;).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other tips for taking this penicillin-type antibiotic:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid taking it with certain medications: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/amoxicillin-interactions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with anticoagulants, antigout medications, antibacterials, and birth control pills. Notify your healthcare provider of any other medications you&rsquo;re currently taking before starting amoxicillin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay consistent with dosages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s best that you take amoxicillin at the same times each day. &ldquo;To make sure that this drug works, there should be consistency in timing and adherence to the recommended dosage,&rdquo; says Michael O. McKinney, MD, a family medicine specialist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyoutlookjax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Outlook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based in Jacksonville, Florida.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid alcohol: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and antibiotics like amoxicillin can cause the same side effects, such as stomach upset, dizziness, and drowsiness. However, mixing the two can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/consumer-health\/expert-answers\/antibiotics-and-alcohol\/faq-20057946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worsen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these side effects.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don&rsquo;t stop medication without approval from your pharmacist or healthcare provider: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you start to feel better, Dr. McKinney advises against stopping amoxicillin. &ldquo;Abrupt stoppage can breed antibiotic-resistant bacteria,&rdquo; he says.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat certain foods to reduce symptoms: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider adjusting your diet to prevent side effects from amoxicillin. &ldquo;Probiotics like yogurt or kefir ensure healthy gut flora, thereby reducing gastrointestinal side effects,&rdquo; Dr. McKinney says. Probiotics are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/14598-probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live bacteria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found in fermented foods and dietary supplements that can support your digestive system. He also recommends the BRAT diet, which consists of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, to help calm your stomach.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about how to take amoxicillin, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take the FDA-approved medication amoxicillin on an empty stomach if you choose. However, it is better to take it with meals to prevent unwanted gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain. Some ways to lower your risk of side effects include taking pills with water, not mixing the medication with alcohol, and eating foods rich in probiotics. If your symptoms persist, consult your healthcare provider to see if the dose needs to be adjusted or if you need to switch medications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amoxicillin, available as capsules or tablets, is a penicillin antibiotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections in the nose, ears, throat, urinary tract, and skin in children and adults. 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