swallowing pills! when to start...

[Megan_SF 2]

i'm almost a week post op....and dissolving my nexium is gross :-( i haven't even attempted to take my multi Vitamins....they're in those big gel tablets.

anyways...when can i swallow them!?!?!? safely!

[Wisconsin_Gal 0]

I will tell you this, I had not had anything like foamies or anything until I had my pills whole. The ONLY time I have had any issues are when I take my pills and I was told to wait 21 days. If you haven't started mushies yet, definitely don't... If you decide to do it anyway, take small sips with you pill and wait a few mins in between each pill and see how it goes! Not pleasant!

[Dee 39]

What if you take a medication that is time release (you can't crush them-nor if you could should you!)

I am thinking of the sleeve (have a band HATE it) Did anyone keep taking medications that couldn't be crushed? I can not stop taking these meds!

D.

[Tiffykins 672]

What if you take a medication that is time release (you can't crush them-nor if you could should you!)

I am thinking of the sleeve (have a band HATE it) Did anyone keep taking medications that couldn't be crushed? I can not stop taking these meds!

D.

I know there were a few members on here that had to switch their prescriptions temporarily from time released to regular, and adjust their dosages.

I hope they chime in soon.

[Malaika 50]

I am one of those who had to switch from XR to those which could be crushed/cut into small pieces. Another option is if you have a RX for 40 mg - see if the pharmacist can give you twice as many in a 20 mg - generally they will be smaller and easier to swallow -- that is what I am still doing with my prilosec.