30-6 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I know on the boxes it says to take with water, and excepting the plasticky type capsules which i assume would dissolve too early, do you take medicaton ( statins, painkillers or whatever ) with a warm / hot drink e.g. tea ? I've asked pharmacists, g.p.'s and hospital consultants and had varied answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 No. Medications are tested in certain ways - with water gives a pretty narrow range of temperature, pH and other factors. These would have some effect on how the medication is absorbed by the body. The effect of tea may be minimal and hence some will say its fine - however it's not how it's designed or tested so not officially 'correct' Would I take meds with tea? Some - I wouldn't antibiotics or anything I wanted to be really confident in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Mostly it's so it doesn't stick . If you can't have certain drinks tea, milk or orange juices it'll say. My wife went on a course by a community pharmacist who said always a drink always sitting up and a biscuit or bread after to make sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've been taking Beatablockers, Statins and everything the pharmaceutical industry seems to make for the past 12 years with my coffee, I'm still here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Quick tip re. taking multiple tablets or if you tend to Gag-try taking them with a Yoghurt drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have to take about six tabs in the morning and I always used to take them with water I'm not good at taking tabs they tend to float in my mouth and not go down but I have found that taking them with orange juice the proper stuff not squash they do seem to be going down much better I always have a couple of biscuits after tacking them gets the gastric juices working better as has been said hot drinks can make the tabs stick to your tong so best avoided but cold tea would be ok I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 For the vast majority of tablets it doesn't matter. BUT there are some tablets where milk or dairy should be avoided 2 hours either side so bear that in mind. If that's the case it will clearly state it on the dispensing label. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I presume it's raining in Wales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I presume it's raining in Wales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 depends on the meds, some will react so be careful. anti co-ags? don't take with cranberry juice. some immuno suppressants react with pineapple juice would you believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have to take a no. of tablets which I have been taken God knows how long for mainly for high blood pressure and to keep my cholesterol at bay. The ones I take in the morning I take them with my coffee and the ones I take with my diner I wash them down with a glass of wine.!! I am not suggesting any one should do the same , but it has worked for me all this years.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have to take a no. of tablets which I have been taken God knows how long for mainly for high blood pressure and to keep my cholesterol at bay. The ones I take in the morning I take them with my coffee and the ones I take with my diner I wash them down with a glass of wine.!! I am not suggesting any one should do the same , but it has worked for me all this years.!! Works for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I always take the blood pressure and statin with a gulp of scotch/water when i go to bed been doing this for 10 years with no ill effects Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Paddy Galore-I think you will find that Immuno Suppressants react to Grapefruit juice rather than Pineapple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Live cultures such as acidophillis will be killed off by a hot drink , I'm not 100% but that might go for anti-biotics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwabbits Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 All depends on the meds for me after checking label and instructions, but generally taken with cold tea . All goes down the same hole anyway . .. Bright and sunny - with a light breeze , clouding over later at teatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper&Bess Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I've been taking Beatablockers, Statins and Painkillers for the past 8 years with my morning Tea, I'm still here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Some meds should be taken after eating and some on an empty stomach. Some have coatings that somehow remain intact till the pill reaches the gut. I don't profess to be clever enough to explain that so ask a chemist is my opinion mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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