Medicine

[Baltimore2012 34]

Just curious about swallowing pills. I know some kinds of pills aren't supposed to be broken. How does a banded person handle that? I only currently take Vitamins and BC... I figure chewable vitamins and my BC pills are super small, but I've had antibiotics that are huge!?! What then?

[Banderina 69]

Rx for liquid meds..antibiotics, painkillers..etc. most come in a liquid form..

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

I do chewable and gummy vitamins but swallow most other pills now. I am 2 years post op. I did have a little problem with pills immediate post op but that got better over time. Now days I take a lot less medication, so it is not an issue. Most antibiotics come in liquid form, if you need one you may have to ask your physican for a liquid form.

[Cindy C 150]

The general rule with pill is if they are scored the can be broken or crushed.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Most pills can be cut, whether they are "scored" or not. You have to be careful not to alter any pill which is a "timed release" or "extended release" formula, as you risk an overdose on the medication if it is crushed.

Capsules are generally not meant to be broken open.

If you have questions or concerns, it's best to discuss them with your physician or a pharmacist.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi Carrie!

I was just sick 2 weeks ago and had to go on antibiotics. My doctor prescribed 'liquid' form antibiotics. tasted like purple grape drink.LOLOL

Now, for my Multi-Vitamin I swallow "one a day Petites" I have NO problems at all with this. I also take a tiny Biotin pill, Vitamin D, and a very tiny blood pressure pill, and chew 2 tums daily for Calcium. Many on here say that the 'gummie' Vitamins are great!