Question
Are meds affected by going to the toilet afterwards?
8 March 2023. Related: Adherence, All topics, Support.
If I take my medicine (TLD) at 7:30am, then poop at 9am (no diarrhoea).
Will it affect my pill’s efficacy? Thanks
Answer
Hi there
Please don’t worry about this.
Your meds are mainly absorbed through your stomach into the bloodstream.
This is usually in the first few hours after taking them.
The time you go to the toilet does not affect this at all.
The only exception might be if you are very ill and have severe diarrhoea. This would be a reason to talk to your doctor in case the meds are not being properly absorbed.
Thank you for your comment Lisa.
Please feel free to get in touch if you need us again
This was very useful and did get explanation on it cos I was worried for my daughter
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