I called my pharmacist and he says it's not very important you take it with food i guess it's just if you get an upset tummy then take it with food... thanks for your responses
Why do I have to take food with Metropopolo?
Question posted by BRRMARS on 2 May 2011
Last updated on 4 May 2011
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Inactive
2 May 2011
It doesn't say anything particular about why Metoprolol has to be taken with food: https://www.drugs.com/metoprolol.html - just that it should be taken with food or right after eating. Sounds like an absorption issue - it needs to be broken down by stomach acid to enter your digestive system or blood stream. Is it a problem to take it with food?
BRRMARS
2 May 2011
sometimes i'm out and it's time to take it and i have not eaten or am able to eat anytime soon.
jmccormie
2 May 2011
Why are you on Metoprolol?
I agree with Eliza Jane, I believe that some mediciation needs to be taken with food because it's probably very hard on the stomach and if you take it on an empty stomach it can cause nausea and needs something to absorb the medication.
When in doubt, call your pharmacist.
Good luck! :)
BRRMARS
2 May 2011
I don't get sick, i'm on it for S. tachycardia.
Inactive
4 May 2011
This is one that I would check with your pharmacist. Sometimes all that is needed are a few crackers. Without knowing why food needs to be taken with this med i.e., does it need food to keep your stomach lining from getting burned, or do you need to have just a bit of food to prevent nausea? If it is the latter, you could bring some crackers along with you when you are out, and take this medication with some of them.
BRRMARS
4 May 2011
Thanks for the advice i'll call my pharmacist and ask him, but i'll keep some crackers in my purse just in case.
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