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Gramof6 08-30-2011 09:09 PM

For all of my labs, my Dr said I could take all of my pills with sips of water only, before testing. Just no other beverages or food for 8-10 hrs before. It may vary with indiv. Drs or the meds the patient is on. Play it safe and just ask. I hope all will be just fine with the tests. I get mine done every 6 mos.

wanda lou 08-30-2011 09:54 PM

It depends call your doctor in the morning.

Stitchit123 08-30-2011 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by PurplePassion
You should really call your clinic or the doctor's office ; to get the right info.

-Call the Doctor who ordered the labs they'll be your best bet for the answer .--I have to do lab work 2 times a month for one I can not take any medication for the other it does not matter -So double check

Jammin' Jane 08-30-2011 10:02 PM

Yup, I would check if I were you!

quiltsRfun 08-30-2011 10:40 PM

Check with your doctor. I don't take mine because they're supposed to be taken with food.

pipp5 08-31-2011 01:24 AM

Ask your doctor. If it's too late to do that, just take your meds with you so you can take them right after the test.

quiltgran2 08-31-2011 02:16 AM

Having worked in a medical laboratory for 35 years I can tell you that you can take your medication with water before a fasting test, unless your doctor has specifically told you otherwise. However water is all you can have.

MrsGuava 08-31-2011 03:15 AM

Ask the doctor!

QultingaddictUK 08-31-2011 03:44 AM

There is no such thing as a dumb question, just a dumb person who doesn't ask! I normally take my meds after the fasting blood test as it is normally early in the morning, but if in doubt ring up your nurse and ask, she won't mind as she will have been asked the same question 100s of times before :-D

romanojg 08-31-2011 03:49 AM

You need to contact your doctor. I've been told that if I have meds to take them w/a little water. If you are taking meds that would affect your health without it you should probably be taking it. So, Please talk to your doctor to make sure.


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