Snacks and Elmiron?

[JenAZ07]

I know that the directions for Elmiron say 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. How strict does everyone follow this? I am having such a hard time timing my doses b/c it seems like I am constantly snacking/eating. I have blood sugar issues....so if I don't snack often I get sick to my stomach. The snacks I eat are just little snacks...like 1 or 2 graham crackers, or half an apple or something along those lines.

Any advice?

I am tempted just to take the Elmiron even though it is within the 2 hours of my last snack, but wanted to see if anyone else had this problem and how they dealt with it.

Thanks!

[Claredale]

It's been a long time since I tried Elmiron, but my doctor said that I could have a light snack since it did cause my stomach to get upset. I know some people empty the capsules into water and drink it and seem to have better luck.

I hope you find something that works for you. It's no fun dealing with an upset stomach!

Hugs, Tracey

[mary124]

I'm always eating too - but I don't have any sugar issues (I know where you are at at this, as my husband is diabetic and I try to make sure he has snacks to eat later in the day).
My doctor said he didn't think it really matters - as long as its not a large meal. (He told me I was doing good taking it 3/ times a day as long as I have.)