1deringabout1derland 0 Posted January 22, 2013 Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has been swallowing pills whole? (Tylenol, allergy meds, etc) as oppose to crushing them? I just realized that I'm not allowed to take whole pills after being banded.... I mean I feel fine, but just wondering if I should be worried about anything? I'm 98 days post op.. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baba Wawa 543 Posted January 22, 2013 For my allergies I take allertec (Costco version of Zyrtec) cause its small. For larger pills, I cut them in half. Most pills can be taken whole, unless they're huge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted January 22, 2013 I always take my pills whole. I have never crushed them or taken liquids ever and I have no issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 22, 2013 I've never had a problem taking pills, even bigger ones. In fact, I've never bothered cutting or crushing pills. I've always just swallowed them. If you do need to cut or crush a pill, check with your pharmacist first. Some pills are time release and unsafe to cut or crush, It's always better safe than sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted January 22, 2013 I've taken my pills whole,right after initial swelling went down. No problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1deringabout1derland 0 Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks! I wonder why it's forbidden by my office then. ..feel much better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted January 22, 2013 I take mine whole... I did have to go out and buy the mini Calcium pills, but other than that no problem. Oh... and I had trouble with the big calcium before the surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Poperszky 2,784 Posted January 22, 2013 My Dr. is concerned about the size, he said that many times erosion comes from larger pills like ibuprofen resting at the bottom of the Stoma and dissolving rather than passing through. I have a prescription for liquid ibuprofen. 1 LadyMaggie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hely88 883 Posted January 22, 2013 I never have had a problem taking pills I just take one at a time. Please make sure to check with pharmacist or doctor before splitting any pills exspecially extended release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starbaby11 5 Posted January 22, 2013 Can you all take capsules?? Ive been avoiding them but its becoming a problem lately due to long term meds im on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 22, 2013 Can you all take capsules?? Ive been avoiding them but its becoming a problem lately due to long term meds im on I can and do. I've never had a problem with any sort of pills, capsules, or tablets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurigee 545 Posted January 22, 2013 I take all my pills whole.....like Missy said, make sure you check to see if your pills can and should be crushed! Pain medicine and some others can be fatal if crushed! It releases the full dosage at once! BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taijos 17 Posted January 22, 2013 Is anyone taking Multi Vitamins that are whole, or is everyone using the chewable form? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 22, 2013 Is anyone taking multi Vitamins that are whole, or is everyone using the chewable form? I take the Women's One a Day Petites. It's 2 smaller tablets rather than one huge one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taijos 17 Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks, I may switch to whole smaller pills like that. I just ran out of my Unjury chewable vitamins, they are just so expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
