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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To maximize the pill’s ability to absorb, people taking it should swallow it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with up to half a glass of water with no food, drinks, or other medications for at least 30 minutes, the company advises, so nothing will interfere with the pill’s activity. —

Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026 Fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed with a meal containing fat, while iron supplements are usually recommended on an empty stomach or with a vitamin-C-rich beverage, like orange juice. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Jan. 2026 To prevent interactions, take iron on an empty stomach and separate its dosing from other medications. —

T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025 Drinking any amount on an empty stomach is asking for trouble. —

Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on an empty stomach

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