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I just took a 500mg amoxycillin on empty stomach, is that ok? do i need to eat? i want to go to bed now. tks

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

That's fine: The form you have may be taken without respect to meals. That is to say, you may take it before, during, or after meals *or* on an empty stomach and, thankfully, don't have to worry about it in the slightest. Sleep well! www.healthtap.com/charlesturck

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