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I take a medication that is time released in a capsule so cannot be sprinkled. I was told that my meds have to be crushed for the first month. Has anyone else had this problem? What did you do?

Thanks,

Susan

My doctor doesn't recommend crushing the pills. They should go down fine if they are about the size of an M&M. I can also take my capsule just fine. Julie

Check with your Dr., I was told that time released meds might be something I could no longer do.

I haven't heard either. In fact, I was told the opposite. They told me that taking any pill should be just fine without swallowing it.

You definitely do not want to crush a time-released medicine. Perhaps ask your doctor for an alternative in the mean time? I crushed my meds for the first two weeks. I didn't swallow them whole until I went on mushies. This was one of my doc's rules. Every doc is different though.

I take a time released perscription as well, and I had to go to just the regular since I can't crush it...

The down side of that is that I have to take them more often. Yuck! I did find that there are several medications that come in a liquid form. Maybe ask about that?

Thanks. I'll talk to the pharmacist today.

Susan

I take a time released medicine that I sprinkle on applesauce, my Doctor said it was fine. Check with your Dr. again.

I've had no problems taking my medication since being banded. I was told to make sure I took it with plenty of water.