Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Antibiotics on an empty stomach...and IBS!

Maybe someone has experience with taking antibiotics and could offer some advice. I'm a nursing mom and I was just given antibiotics yesterday because I developed a breast infection (ouchies!). I have to take 1 pill 4 times a day for 10 days. I am suppose to take it on an empty stomach, either 2 hours after or 1 hour before eating. But as you can all imagine, I feel so much worse when I let my stomach get empty. I've been doing great for 3 weeks at least now following the IBS diet and trying eat small amounts all day long...and it's worked! Now I feel a little nauseas because I can't eat for so long and have to take medicine (which never particularly agrees with my tummy). Any advice? Are you suppose to take the pills on an empty stomach just so they are better absorbed? I didn't get to go see my doc because she had no appointments (stupid, huh) and my symptoms and pain were very clear pointing towards a breast infection so I just picked up the prescription.

Any suggestions?

Thanks to everyone in advance!

Amber

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