Question 1

should flomax (tamsulosin) be taken on an empty stomach what? what is considered an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Full stomach: Flomax (tamsulosin) should ideally be taken on a full stomach, 30 minutes after eating. Preferably after the same meal every day.

Question 2

should flomax (tamsulosin) norbactin and tramacet  be taken on an empty stomach what? what is considered an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

No: Tamsulosin is meant to be taken 30 mins after the same meal everyday. Unless specified that you have to take without eating you can and should take medicine after having some food as medicine on an empty stomach, meaning you haven't eaten in several hours, can be upsetting.

Question 3

can i take liquor in an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A much faster way to absorb the alcohol on an empty stomach. But why? Drunk faster and not recommended.

Question 4

is it ok to exercise with an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be fine as long as you dont feel weak or dizzy.

Question 5

is it bad to take medicine on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Some medicines actually work best if taken without food. Follow instructions on the packaging and i f you are still not certain, consult your pharmacist or your prescribing doctor.

Question 6

is it ok for kid to eat chocolate empty stomach in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate: It is not the most nutrious food for him to eat. He needs protein for growth

Question 7

what happens if you try to make yourself purge on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Why do it?: Repeated purging exposes you to many health problems, including dental decay, salivary gland hypertrophy, gastritis, electrolyte problems, and many many more.  Purging on an empty stomach could  irritate your stomach still further, possibly leading to bleeding.  Not a good idea. Please see your primary care physician, who can be your entry into getting help for what sounds like an eating disorder.

Question 8

could you tell me what happens when you exercise on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: Depending on the type of workout, an empty stomach may not have much effect.  You should experiment to see how you feel when exercising on an empty stomach and then compare to how you feel when exercising after eating.

Question 9

is it ok to eat grapefruit first thing in the morning on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is fine, but if you notice that you have heartburn or other symptoms after you do this, did you might consider eating it after other foods. Otherwise, you're fine. Hope that helps.

Question 10

my question is what's the definition of empty stomach? when the stomach starts to growl, does that indicates empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Empty=Nothing: An empty stomach, means no food or fluid in it. Usually solid foods should be out of the stomach by 4 hours and liquids should be out of the stomach by 2 hours.

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