on an empty stomach
idiom
: with nothing in the stomach : after having not eaten for a time
Take this medication on an empty stomach.
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Taking higher doses, especially on an empty stomach, can lead to gastric discomfort, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and decreased zinc absorption.
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Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
However, drinking orange juice on an empty stomach has some possible cons, too.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
After all the sacrifice, this level he’s reached is like grocery shopping on an empty stomach.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Hormonal Changes Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may cause hormonal changes in the body.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
However, drinking orange juice on an empty stomach has some possible cons, too.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
After all the sacrifice, this level he’s reached is like grocery shopping on an empty stomach.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Hormonal Changes Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may cause hormonal changes in the body.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on an empty stomach
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“On an empty stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20an%20empty%20stomach. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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