Overview

• Peter Thnoia of PillTime cautions that taking medicines at the wrong time can lessen effectiveness or increase adverse reactions.
• NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen are advised with food or a glass of milk to limit stomach irritation.
• Stimulant ADHD medications are recommended in the morning to manage daytime symptoms without causing insomnia.
• Short-acting statins including simvastatin and lovastatin work best in the evening when the body produces more cholesterol.
• Levothyroxine is best taken first thing at least 30 minutes before eating, and iron absorbs better before breakfast away from dairy, tea or coffee.