Mrs. Clare is complaining of stomach upset with her new medications. The prescription reads, "Must be taken on an empty stomach." Your recommendation includes
a. Just take it with a sip of water; the stomach upset will go away
b. Drink a minimum of 8 oz of water with each dose
c. Drink 8 oz of milk with each dose
d. Stop taking the medication
B
Drinking 8 oz of water with the medication may decrease stomach irritation by washing it through the stomach faster. Water is not considered a full stomach.
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