Do You have to grind up your meds?

beckymein1021 · 10-22-2007, 01:38 PM

Anyone out there have to grind up their meds to take them? They are SO nasty I almost have to hurl getting them down. Any idea how long I'll have to do this until I can start taking them whole again?

Thanks.

Becky

kirajh · 10-22-2007, 03:16 PM

I've had two fills since being banded in July and I don't have any problems taking my pills whole. At first, I cut them in half but again, no problems with them, so now I just take them. And, one of my pills are giant metformin caplets. Now those are BIG.

luv2read · 10-22-2007, 03:30 PM

I got banded a week ago today. I was told I would need to grind them for 2 weeks. I agree -- it IS nasty! I put it in applesauce, which makes it a little better. Can't wait to see if I can just take the pills whole -- they really aren't very big! Good luck!

pkirkwood · 10-22-2007, 05:54 PM

I also use the applesauce, which makes going down a whole lot better. My doctor told me I can go back to whole meds in one month.

uxbus5 · 10-22-2007, 08:09 PM

I was given liquid meds. Tonight I want to take a Tylenol PM so I was going to crush it and put it in pudding, but maybe the applesauce would slide down better.

luv2read · 10-22-2007, 10:53 PM

I tried it in pudding, too, but think applesauce is better. They make a liquid Tylenol, too, which has been a lifesaver for me!

cookielover · 10-23-2007, 02:21 AM

I rind up my meds! It is so gross that my body shudders at the very thought of taking them now. The pills taste like battery acid. One day at a time right?