Some medicines should always be taken with or after meals and there are a number of reasons for the same.
Some medicines can cause stomach irritation, nausea and acidity. So to reduce such side effects, doctors recommend taking some medicines after food.
Eating some medicines after meals can help the body absorb them properly.
Medicines taken for diabetes are recommended to be taken sometime before or after food.
Aspirin, NSAIDs, and some corticosteroids can irritate the lining of your digestive tract if taken on an empty stomach.
Food can affect the way some medicines work so you must always consult a doctor before taking medicines.