taking medicine capsules any advice

[daddyzbumblebee@aol.com 0]

I have a medication that is in capsule form. I have to take three capsules once a day. Right now I am opening them and putting the powder in Water and drinking it. It is really gross but I don't know how else to get the medicine. Any suggestions?

[Mimilou2004 13]

The capsules should dissolve pretty fast...this might be a silly question but have you tried to take 1 cap every 3 or 4 minutes with a warm drink? I admire you for tolerating taking it the way you have. Your only other option is to ask for another med...may I ask what the med is?

Mimi

[Rachel412 116]

I do what Mimi said, drink a hot liquid, get a mouthful and throw the pill in there and gulp it down.

[daddyzbumblebee@aol.com 0]

the medicine is nortriptilyne it is a antidepressant that is used to treat Migraines.< /p>

[daddyzbumblebee@aol.com 0]

thank you for the suggestion I will give it a try

[Cindy C 150]

You can also try mixing the powder with applesauce, pudding or yogurt.

[daddyzbumblebee@aol.com 0]

oh I like that idea thank you Cindy!

[Acadia 20]

Take the capsule whole. I take a handful (literally more than 12 pills at a time at night - Vitamins and such) including four gel caps with powder and a large Omega 3 Fluid filled gel cap with no issues. Gel caps slide through the stoma with Water and dissolve within 15 minutes. I'm in my green zone and cannot eat things like bread or Pasta to give you an idea of my status.

Try one, if that works try two, of that works try three. And try them with a swig of warm Water (room temp) and if you feel stuck drink some hot tea to dissolve the cap immediately.

[jennypenny 6]

When I got out of surgery, I was concerned about taking my daily capsule. I asked my Dr. and he said to go ahead and take it. I've taken it every day with no problems.

I have a medication that is in capsule form. I have to take three capsules once a day. Right now I am opening them and putting the powder in Water and drinking it. It is really gross but I don't know how else to get the medicine. Any suggestions?

[stateofzen 46]

I'd take them whole-- you probably won't have any problems.

Also, if you haven't already, make sure to check with doc or pharmacist about whether taking them dissolved in water/etc. is recommended. Sometimes the delivery format of a drug (like a capsule) is very important in regulating its release at the intended interval.

[daddyzbumblebee@aol.com 0]

thank you I will check with my dr about the drug release. And thank you I will try to take them whole