Is it safe to take the medicine with empty stomach?
Patient: Hi, I have been diagnosed with Kochs Effusion (pleural fluid in envelope of my left lung). 400ml of fluid has been taken out of my left lung but doctor says 1 ltr is still there. Also, I have gone through TB Gold test and Skin test and both have shown positive results. I am going to start my medication from tomorrow. I am a bit scared to take 2 Forex coated tablets empty stomach as it can be too heavy for me (my weight is 41 kgs, age 26 yrs)...please suggest if it's safe to take these tablets empty stomach everyday..Many thanks in advance for your help. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Forecox is having anti tubercular drugs. And it is best to take them on empty stomach in morning. These drugs show excellent therapeutic effect if taken on empty stomach. But at the same time these drugs are known to cause gastritis, nausea and vomiting. So in my opinion, you should take these drugs on empty stomach. If you are not developing side effects like nausea, vomiting, gastritis etc than continue taking them empty stomach. But if you develop sever gastritis and vomiting than take them after light breakfast or after proton pump inhibitors (antacid). Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.