Question:
How to Take Meds With Food without Crushing?
I have to take 4 new meds with meals. No crushing. They are nasty tasting so I need to take some water with them. I feel horrible afterwards. If I don't take with meals they make me sick. If I do take with meals, they make me sick. Between the meal, the pills and the water, I just feel like throwing it all up. None are avail in liquid. Any suggestions? — susanje (posted on August 8, 2003)
August 8, 2003
How about adding them to a protein shake and blend extremely well in a
blender? I tried doing that with my regular vitamins and it worked great.
— [Deactivated Member]
August 8, 2003
What meds are they? Depending on what it is, it may come in smaller
dosages, in other words, 50 mg instead of 100mg. You might have to take
more pills, but it might be easier on your stomach. If it's an antibiotic,
perhaps it can be changed to something else. Maybe a little more info
would help bring in some suggestions.
— koogy
August 8, 2003
Try to split the pills in half or fourths. I take two of mine with my
oatmeal or other food in the morning. It's the only way it will stay down
without water. Also, my nutritionist told me that taking my crushed pills
(during that phase) with a small amount of Cool Whip was okay too. Also,
there may be other alternatives to the brand of meds you are taking that
can be crushed. But again, the nasty taste of some crushed pills just
isn't tolerable no matter what you do. Good luck!
— Starrlina
August 8, 2003
I assume no crushing is becuase the medicine specifies "so not
crush". So seeing that it seems you are in a pretty rough situation,
maybe taking the pills 15 minutes before or after your meals might help a
little. The water and pills wouldn't make you fill so full but there
should still be some food in your tummy. I wish you luck...hope things get
better.
— Sarahlicious
August 8, 2003
Just realized you said "no crushing". Could you take the pills
with milk? That would help coat your stomach.
— [Deactivated Member]
August 8, 2003
Ask your pharmacist. They can probably help you in this situation. They may
even be able to concoct an easier method of ingestion. I know some people
who have their medications made into suppositories so they don't have to
have them orally.
— Susan R.
August 9, 2003
I find if I take my pills, whether they are capsules or tablets, with hot
decaf tea, I can get them down without a problem. The tea seems to soothe
my tummy. (I do add some splenda)It helps the pills dissolve faster so you
don't get that "stuck in your throat" feeling.
— dimpkd
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