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

Answer: Simon Collins

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.