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I need suggestions on the best way of what to mix crushed pills in? I am still on liquids and have been mixing it in Jello but feel like throwing up everytime I have to tAke them.

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i bought a little blue pill crusher and mix the powder with Water (or crystal light) or my Protein Shakes. in a small glass and swallow. just do what works. i have not mixed my pill powder in food.< /p>

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I need suggestions on the best way of what to mix crushed pills in? I am still on liquids and have been mixing it in Jello but feel like throwing up everytime I have to tAke them.

i have to take meds for hypertension and i crush it up, put it in my black coffee. its slightly bitter but coffee is bitter to a certain thing and im used to it.

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Thanks for your replies, I was hoping that there was a magical solution to make it easier. I may try coffee since it has a stronger taste.

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I am using applesauce

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I put mine in a shot tiny cup with Apple juice and it goes down fine.

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I like to crush the pill and put it in a shot of drinkable yogurt and take it like a shot that I pour toward the back of my throat then chase it with the yogurt. Much faster and I don't have to taste it for more than a few seconds. Also it helps to take a deep breath and hold it when you take the shot so you taste less.

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I just mixed mine in a shotglass with some Gatorade....it got it down,

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I just bought a pill crusher. For me it is easier to get it down fast. I have my liquid ready, dump the crushed pills to the back of my throat, then chase it down quickly with milk or water...whatever I am drinking.

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Thanks for your replies, I was hoping that there was a magical solution to make it easier. I may try coffee since it has a stronger taste.

i have my coffee black with no sugar.... coffee is slightly bitter anyway so i dont notice anything different really. i have no problems taking my tabs crushed up and put into a coffee.

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i have my coffee black with no sugar.... coffee is slightly bitter anyway so i dont notice anything different really. i have no problems taking my tabs crushed up and put into a coffee.

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Just crushed them and put them in coffee...it was the best solution! Thanks so much everyone, I would have never thought of it!

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My next question is can I swallow Ambien or do I also need to crush it? I asked today and was told that I can swallow my birth control pill and stared at the pill ten minutes before I was ready to take on the challenge. But, I was able to do it. I should have brought the Ambien with me today...they are also small in size but oval. Any opinions???

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I only take one pill a day and it's about the size of a baby asperin, so I just take it whole.

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