Resuming medications in pill form

[From FLABIO to FABIO 13]

I have asked my surgeon if and when I can resume taking my already prescribed Cymbalta now since my sleeve. He told me to ask my pharmacist. I cant for the life of me get through to them at all on the phone so I am asking here before I Google it.

Can I take it apart and take it? Anyone experience this?

Thnaks

[sbg224 318]

I was not allowed to swallow pills until I was 3 months out. I have no idea about crushing cymbalta, that is a question for the pharmacist

[From FLABIO to FABIO 13]

Well these pills are like capsules (plasticy with a jacketed halves). so no crushing just pulling apart and there is a powder med n it.

So I did find on google to never ever take them apart as it may damage me....so wait till tomorrow for an answer, Going in person, I HAVE TO take my cymbalta. This isnt a drug one should stop taking,

[ocgirl15 667]

I have was slowly weaned off cymbalta and even that is rough! your dr knows your medical condition I am surprised he told you to call your pharmacy.

[Craig Wildi 68]

I guess every doctor is different. My doctor had me resume a couple of my meds that are in pill form, while still in the hospital after surgery.

I'd ask the pharmacist or your primary care doctor before taking apart or crushing any meds, some of which my be time released. Just my opinion.

[GibbsGirl 483]

I started all my meds back the night of my surgery. I take a heart med that if you miss, you have to go inpatient to restart. I also take Cymbalta and just had to go very slow in taking all my pills. My doc just had me restart the capsules.

[3283 8]

My doctor advised that after 3 weeks I can resume my tablets, he did say I was to split them up I take 3 different ones so I take them at Breakfast lunch and dinner.< /p>

[hildegardhamhocker 14]

I also take Cymbalta, one in the a.m. and one before bed. My Psychiatrist suggested I take the morning capsule apart and mix the little balls with applesauce or something like it. There is no powder; there are 12 little "balls" in each capsule. I checked with my Pharmacist, and she said it is fine to take Cymbalta this way. I cut a very little bit off the end of the 'larger' part of the capsule with a small, very sharp paring knife and empty the "balls" in to a small dish. I add a tablespoon or more of applesauce, mix it together, and eat it with a spoon. (Swallow the little "balls" without chewing them.) I have been doing this for several months, and I have not encountered any problems.