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Can i drink some milk with medicines before fasting (blood) labs. i am having some fasting blood tests done today. i am told to take my medicine with milk. is it ok to drink 1/2 cup with my medicines. *i have been told before to always drink milk with me

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Water: There are no medications that need to be taken with milk. Take your medications with water and fast at least 9 hours before the blood specimen is collected.

Answered 10/27/2018

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