How empty should my stomache be when i take my ppii

Teacherman

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Joined : Jun 2013

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Posted 6/22/2013 11:43 PM (GMT 0)

I would like to know how empty my stomache should be before taking my evening ppi. Morning is not an issue. But I would like to add a meal but seldom eat after my lunch because I need to take the ppi 30 minutes before dinner. I go to bed early so I must be done with food by 6:30 or 7 pm. I usually allow at least 2 hours after I eat to take ppi.

dencha

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Posted 6/23/2013 3:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Teacherman,

Technically, you should be taking the PPI an hour before eating. I know, it's tough. Here is a great document that provides information about how to take PPIs in a way that will ensure you get the full benefit out of them. It describes taking them in the morning, but the routine is the same before dinner. I was interested in the fact that you should be sure to eat/drink something high in protein when start your post PPI meal.

http://www.practicalgastro.com/pdf/January07/Jan07FrankArticle.pdf

Unless you have very slow stomach emptying, or you've eating an extremely huge meal, two hours should be fine after eating. Good luck with it all!

Take care,

Denise

stkitt

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Joined : Apr 2007

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Posted 6/23/2013 5:51 PM (GMT 0)

Teacherman,

Denise is right on and will never lead you astray. She has been a tremendous support to so many here in the forum and know GERD well.

I agree with her as I know many other members would tell you the same thing.

Kindly,

Kitt

mudmagnetmum

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Joined : Apr 2011

Posts : 1605

Posted 6/23/2013 10:31 PM (GMT 0)

With my bad morning nausea I found the only way to get any benefit was to take the PPI at night and my consultant says this is fine. I wouldn't recommend trying it unless normal strategies have failed however!

MMM

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