Take meds on an empty stomach, or take with food, or ?

[Doggiemomma]

I've spoken with many pharmacists and my electrophysiologist as well, and I'm puzzled because they say the same or different things!

If anyone can ring in on what *might* work best, I'd appreciate it.

I take the metoprolol extended release once a day in the morning. I take the flecainide twice a day, 12 hours apart.

I was told to take the metoprolol extended release at the same time as my flecainide, with or without food .... AND I was told to take metoprolol extended release with a bit of food, an hour before taking my flecainide, which I could take with or without food. I was also told to wait 2 hours after eating something before I take flecainide. Which one is "more" correct for the metoprolol extended release and for the flecainide?

I was told to take the simvastatin before I go to bed, and I was also told to take it with dinner. Which one is "more" correct for the simvastatin?

I really want to maximize the bioavailability of my meds, to avoid more trips to the emergency room in case how I take my meds is a factor.

Does the flecainide work best on an empty stomach or it doesn't matter? Thank you!!!!!

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All I can suggest is that you follow the instructions in the printed leaflet which comes with the medication. The only one I have any personal experience of is Flecainide which should be taken with an empty stomach.......

[Morzine]

I take flecainaid in the morning as I get out of bed. Even before my cup of tea. Been doing that two years.

Sue

[secondtry]

Taken Flecainide on an empty stomach for 6 yrs and waited an hour before eating. Once took it before stomach empty and felt nauseous.

[Jmc43]

I take Flecainide twice a day, and actually had never considered whether to take it on an empty stomach or not. In the morning, I take it after breakfast, and at night just before I go to bed. I have noticed no difference one way or the other. I do it this way because it then is about a 12 hour difference between doses.

[MissTia123]

Hi,I take flecanaide and metoprolol. I haven’t been on both that long only a month. l was on only the flecanaide but my condition was not settling. I was feeling dizzy and sick after metoprolol so found that if I take it with food its better. My GP said it lowers my BP so to keep an eye on that. I take the flecanaide 50mg upon waking each day and eat something and then take the metoprolol dose. I take 50mg before bed as well of the flecanaide. I was not normally a breakfast eater so have to change my routine. I take 12.5 mg in the morning and 12.5mg at night of the metoprolol. I use a pill cutter. My GP has been a great support as I was reluctant to take any medication at all and a bit scared of relying in drugs but having a stable heart beat and a normal life trumps everything as I am in my 40’s . Both my GP and and Electrician approve.

[Doggiemomma]

Thanks everyone for ringing in here. I guess there is no correct, so do whatever we think works for us as individuals. I really wanted to stack the deck in my favor and if taking this or that on an empty stomach will help the meds work better, I can do that! The only thing I was told, that was somewhat consistent, was to take Metoprolol with a bit of food -- however, different answers as to whether Metoprolol can be taken at the same time as Flecainide, etc. Take care everyone!