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I take lots of meds how do y'all take them crushed I just can't imagine to crush it n how do I swallow it! They tast nest! Any suggestions ??

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    • Lana08
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      I was only banded 3 days ago I wouldn't dream of taking a whole pill yet...

    • scorrea
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      I was told by my doc to start immediately to take my pills whole. Some of my pills are not able to be crushed.

    • Sojourner
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      The first time I ever got anything stuck was with a pill...just a couple of days after I was given permission by my surgeon to resume taking them without crushing. I had to wait 2 weeks post op before

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    Thanks once agin y'all r great help ...

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    I take lots of meds how do y'all take them crushed I just can't imagine to crush it n how do I swallow it! They tast nest! Any suggestions ??

    Great question! I also needed to know. Can you mix it in yogurt or applesauce? Not sure if you can eat that now. My Dr. told me to cut them in petite sizes. Hope that helps!

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    I had been opening my big capsule and putting it into applesauce (per instructions). When I went for my fill last week, my Dr. told me to try just swallowing it whole. I haven't had a problem yet!

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    I am 5 months out and I take mine whole now. Some of my prescriptions I was able to get in liquid form after speaking with my PCP.

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    Can you take them later in the day? Sometimes depending on the size of pill, I can't take it in the mornings. But later as your band relaxes a bit, it's easier to take pills.

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