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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Dandelion on April 01, 2014, 11:59:06 AM

Title: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Dandelion on April 01, 2014, 11:59:06 AM

Hi

I take hrt tablets and wonder, is it best to take them with or without food?
Thanks.

Title: Re: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Londongirl on April 01, 2014, 12:15:18 PM

I don't think it can make a difference at all but could be wrong .

I often wonder though if taking them first thing or last thing at night can make a difference.

Despite being on here for a good while now I am still confused as to how quickly they get into the system (and out if stopping!) but that is my own fault and need to read up more! 

Title: Re: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Witches Cat on April 01, 2014, 12:43:30 PM

I keep a bottle of water by the bed, and take mine as I climb into bed with a glug of water. I only have the water to make sure it "goes down" and doesn't stick.   ::)

Title: Re: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Sarah2 on April 01, 2014, 02:01:03 PM

There isn't any difference. if there was, it would say on the leaflet with them and the pharmacist would confirm when he dispensed on the label.

Title: Re: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Hurdity on April 01, 2014, 07:49:35 PM

I read a paper recently about absorption of estradiol (which I can't get hold of any more) and there are lots of factors affecting how much estradiol gets into the bloodstream from tablet HRT particularly - including, diet, alcohol, stress, physical activity, drugs, smoking, etc. I wouldn't worry about it though - and in your case, I would try to take them at the same time each day - so that your body is getting them under the same conditions eg last thing at night.

Hurdity  x

Title: Re: HRT tablets- with or without food
Post by: Dandelion on April 01, 2014, 08:22:37 PM

hi ladies

thank you :)