What's the best way to take crushed pills? It is too bitter. Help!

[heather316 72]

Hi, I was doing OK on taking my crushed Vitamin, Ca and other medication pills with a flavored drink, link SF Cranberry juice. However, after 1 week I do not seem to be able to swallow it anymore. Some of the meds tastes bitter. ANy tricks and suggestions? Thanks!!

[blondensmart 1]

I've heard people mix it with a small amount of jelly. The sweetness of the jelly counteracts the tartness of the pills.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

i have in the past put a small coating of Peanut Butter around it.... worked for me..

[gowalking 10,790]

like when the kids were little....mix the meds with some applesauce.

[pgkpjs 113]

I just swallow it bitter but I have heard of some people mixing the crushed pills with yogurt.

[sp70 193]

instead of crushing can you just cut them in 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 and swallow them? I can take mine just fine without crushing.

[pastor o 73]

When I first got home from Surgery, was bought a pill crusher at Wal-Mart for 1.00.

Now I just break them into and have no issues; I am 30 days out & have not had any fills yet!

[heather316 72]

Thank you for the suggestions! I will try Jello first, then I will just cut them.