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Taking Medication with Food: When and Why It Reduces Side Effects

Posted by: Lesley Williams in: Health and Wellness

29 Dec | 11:12 AM

Taking medication with food can reduce side effects like nausea and stomach damage, but it can also block absorption or cause dangerous spikes in drug levels. Learn which meds need food, which need an empty stomach, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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Taking Medication with Food: When and Why It Reduces Side Effects

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