Written by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD | Reviewed by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP Published on July 14, 2022 Key takeaways: Some medications work better when taken on an empty stomach. Common examples include thyroid medications, bisphosphonates, and sucralfate (Carafate). The general rule of thumb is to take your medication either 1 hour before or 2 hours...