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Question about medications post op

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downysoft    51

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For those of you who take medications crush all your meds before taking them or did you just take the pills whole?

I have been cheating and just swallowing my pills.< /p>

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Sojourner    2,446

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Prior to my surgery, I had my PCP change all of my medication into either a liquid or chewable form, thick I took for about a month post op. some of the pills were too large, so I did I crush them for several weeks.

After about 3 weeks or so, I was able to take the small ones whole, and cut the others.

You need to discuss cutting pills with your surgeon or a qualified pharmacist. Any medication which is extended release or a capsule is not designed to be cut or crushed. Doing so may lead to an overdose of the medication.

Be careful though...the first anything I ever "got stuck" was one of my pills, and it was a very unpleasant experience.

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Jim1967    3,569

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I was taking chewable for a short time post op. My Doc told me whatever I found easiest but to be cautious. What is your Doctor saying?

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Lela Clark    41

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For my larger pills I asked my doctor if I could crush them. I wanted to know in case they were ones you shouldn't crush so he could change my prescription if need be.

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mrsto    2,925

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For those of you who take medications crush all your meds before taking them or did you just take the pills whole?

I have been cheating and just swallowing my pills.< /p>

I don't consider swallowing pills whole, cheating. If they go down and you don't have any issues, then there are no issues ;)

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winkie80    147

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My doctor told me that having the pills whole would be no problem unless I had difficulties. I have had no difficulties and one of my pills is rather large.

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Lollicatt    36

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I have just been prescribed metformin er for insulin resistance and I'm very concerned this will get stuck! Apparently there isn't a liquid form. Anyone take this without any problems???

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Alivami@12    46

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I'm on several meds & take them whole. I take the meta early. Just take one at a time, spread it out. Feel better

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