Does anyone have any tricks for crushed pills to taste better?

I’ve tried taking them with a shot of whatever protein drink I’m having & they’re still vile.

Does anyone have any tricks for crushed pills to taste better?
I’ve tried taking them with a shot of whatever Protein Drink I’m having & they’re still vile.

Chewables


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

Crushed pills are disgusting there’s just no getting around it.

If possible, can you put the pills in a small bit of unsweetened applesauce? The issue I remember having with mixing with protein drinks was the bits of crushed pills always sank and it was so difficult to take them.

Alternatively you can try to dissolve your crushed meds in a small amount of very hot water, then mix with a small amount of a different drink. They must be crushed super fine for this to work. Although still nasty tasting it is not chunky.

Most actual prescription pills are not chewable, it’s vitamins that are chewable in some cases.

47 minutes ago, Yo-yo girl said:

Chewables

You may be able to get a liquid solution for some prescriptions in the short term though.

Best of luck.

Thought you meant vitamins since most prescription medications should not be crushed unless instructed especially pain meds and heating up medication will make them lose potency if not all with anything over room temperature. Hope you find a solution.


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

On a different thread, another poster (maybe Creekimp13) mentioned mixing them with sugar-free Cool Whip. You might give that a try

After my surgery, I discovered that I could no longer swallow large pills. The calcium supplements Citrical were the worst. It is like eating chalk. Fortunately this condition only lasted for about 2 months and then I was able to swallow again.

I crushed the Citricals into powder and mixed them with crystal light and drank them down. It left a paste at the bottom of the glass so I had to add more crystal light and drink it down again. After around five glasses, the paste was gone. I guess you could look at it from the viewpoint that meeting the fluid requirement was not going to be a problem.

I had been having a hard time with this too. I tried unsweetened applesauce, and I still couldn’t tolerate it. My evening pills are especially awful tasting. What I did was make protein pudding — a packet of Jello instant sugar-free pudding mix, 2 cups of Fairlife milk, and 1 scoop of protein powder (I used unflavored). Then I put the crushed pills in about a tablespoon of it, and they are far more tolerable. And I get a little protein. I even made up a second batch of pudding and froze little portions in ice cube trays so that I could pop them out and thaw them for each morning and night and use up the rest of my milk. Hope this helps!

I crush my dog's medicine and mix it into peanut butter.

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23 hours ago, Yo-yo girl said:

most prescription medications should not be crushed unless instructed especially pain meds

Please if you are unsure which medications can or cannot be crushed seek the direction of the pharmacist or doctor.

Many medications that are not extended release or sustained release are crushable, and after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery are crushed for a time as per the direction of the surgeon.

In the hospital we crush medicines everyday for people that can’t swallow pills due to various reasons. This includes pain medicines, blood pressure medicines, etc.

I feel you. I decided I'd rather take down a pill than have to risk gagging and vomiting from crushed pills and I'm much better about taking them now

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