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Posted by nolegirl23 on November 14, 2007, at 22:18:31
This is going to sound crazy, but here goes..
Tonight I wasn't feeling well and I had just taken my meds.. I ended up getting sick (I vomited) right after taking my meds. I got to thinking, what happens to the efficacy of your meds if you vomit after taking them?
Do you lose the meds or do they dissolve shortly after you swallow them? Should I take an extra dose?
Hmmm
Posted by Justherself54 on November 14, 2007, at 22:35:29
In reply to WEIRD QUESTION - vomiting after taking meds, posted by nolegirl23 on November 14, 2007, at 22:18:31
> This is going to sound crazy, but here goes..
>
> Tonight I wasn't feeling well and I had just taken my meds.. I ended up getting sick (I vomited) right after taking my meds. I got to thinking, what happens to the efficacy of your meds if you vomit after taking them?
> Do you lose the meds or do they dissolve shortly after you swallow them? Should I take an extra dose?
> HmmmDid you see any undigested pills in the vomit? That would be the only way I'd take another dose of anything. I'd need to be sure it was out of me and not risk double dosing.
Posted by Epiphanie on November 14, 2007, at 23:23:42
In reply to Re: WEIRD QUESTION - vomiting after taking meds, posted by Justherself54 on November 14, 2007, at 22:35:29
I would call the pharmacist where you bought your medication or if it is too late find a 24 hour pharmacy and ask that pharmacist.
Posted by Phillipa on November 15, 2007, at 0:32:30
In reply to Re: WEIRD QUESTION - vomiting after taking meds, posted by Epiphanie on November 14, 2007, at 23:23:42
Or call the ER and tell them what happened. Love Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on November 15, 2007, at 1:04:03
In reply to WEIRD QUESTION - vomiting after taking meds, posted by nolegirl23 on November 14, 2007, at 22:18:31
> This is going to sound crazy, but here goes..
>
> Tonight I wasn't feeling well and I had just taken my meds.. I ended up getting sick (I vomited) right after taking my meds. I got to thinking, what happens to the efficacy of your meds if you vomit after taking them?
> Do you lose the meds or do they dissolve shortly after you swallow them? Should I take an extra dose?
> Hmmm
I would ask your doctor personally if you can reach him or her, and unless the medication is hypercritical, double dosing isn't the best idea. Just because we're ill in other ways doesn't mean we're not human.
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