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About Our MM Medications And Other Prescriptions/meds, Including Supplements?

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Should we space out our medications or is it alright to take one right after another, if instructions do not specify how something is to be ingested. For example; I know someone who takes several supplements all at once. His medications, many times the same way. I know thyroid medication has to be taken on an empty stomach, so that means first pill in the morning.....for me. I have to wait at least 30 min. before I eat or take another pill. Some pills say to take with food, some don't. I… read more

posted May 2
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kathryn,
I think you are smart. Taking too many supplements an upset the stomach. I think it’s a good thing not to take too many medications together. You can ask your Pharmacist for clarification.
Paula🌹

posted May 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

After reading the answers given I think some of the people would get nothing else done but take pills. I take about half in morning and half At night. Whatever happens. Happens
I hope to have a life besides mm

posted May 6
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Take your B vitamins in the morning. They give you energy.

posted May 3
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Never take Iron supplements and Calcium together. 1-2 hours apart for best absorption.

posted May 3
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kathryn, my daughter who is a pharmacist, went through all the meds and supplements. She helped her Dad with spacing and which were to be on an empty stomach versus with food. Even Metamucil and cholestyramine have to be spaced away from other meds.
I am glad you asked this question 💗

posted May 3

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