How soon after Rifampin can I eat?

Reba2000

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Posted 5/8/2014 10:26 PM (GMT 0)

I normally try not to eat two hours before Rifampin, as instructed by my doctor, but how soon after can I eat? Anyone know?

bluebyyou

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Posted 5/8/2014 11:11 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Reba,

I wait 1-2 hours before eating after taking Rifampin.

Ccbrunk

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Posted 5/9/2014 3:04 AM (GMT 0)

Wait, I'm not supposed to eat when I'm on Rifampin? I'm also on Factive, Alinia, and Tindamax... can I eat with those? So far I've just been avoiding dairy when I take them. I already avoid eating when I'm taking my nattokinase and serrapeptase, if I can't eat with all my other medicines (which I take multiple times a day) then I don't know when I'll have time to eat. I've actually been forcing food down because I thought I was supposed to have something (other than dairy) in my stomach with my abx.

MarieLS

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Posted 5/9/2014 6:17 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Reba & ccbrunk,

I remember I had to take it half an hour before breakfast.

My sister, on the contrary, had more problems with her stomach when she took it before breakfast, then our dr adviced her to take it with breakfast.

MarieLS

bluebyyou

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Posts : 1952

Posted 5/9/2014 1:05 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Guys,

I was told Rifampin absorbs better on an empty stomach. It should be turning your urine orange, and that's how you know it's being really absorbed.

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