Taking Medication

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I've just been band on the 29th October and I'm have problems with my meds can and suggest ideas that may help....

[darbydoo 5]

I've just been band on the 29th October and I'm have problems with my meds can and suggest ideas that may help....

I was just banded on 29th as well. Happy birthday to a new life. I haven't taken any medicine larger than an m&m. That was recommended. Anything larger i have broken in two. I am calling my nurse tomorrow regarding all the gas discumfort. Ill ask her about this too. My Calcium is huge. No way i can start taking it.

[2justme 15]

Prescription meds??? I would try to split them if they are too big OR talk to your primary care doc to see if there is a liquid form or maybe another that may come smaller. Your daily multi Vitamins and Calcium should be chewables (or liquid)

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[darbydoo 5]

Prescription meds??? I would try to split them if they are too big OR talk to your primary care doc to see if there is a liquid form or maybe another that may come smaller. Your daily multi Vitamins and Calcium should be chewables (or liquid)

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Where have u found chewable calcium citrate? My doctor doesn't want us to take just calcium. Must be citrate

[2justme 15]

I take chewables Caltrate 600+D plus minerals. it was on the list I got from my doc. I can pretty much find it anywhere....kroger, Walmart, GNC, walgreens

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I take viactiv as long as it has d with it then it is fine. If not Vitamin D is very small.

[CarrieBrownsville 55]

I've been able to find every vitamin/mineral and prescription meds in either chewable or liquid form. I'm surprised the doc's office didn't educate you on this. Did you meet with a nutritionist? They usually have samples of the vitamins/minerals banders need to take.

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Thanks everyone, I am talking my prescription med. I have liquid for my evening med but my day ones a capsules... Can I cut the capsule ?? Does anyone know ??

[georgeileen 23]

I use a pill crusher and mix with a little Water and it goes right down

Just check with your Dr to make sure they are not time release

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Type chewable calcium citrate in the Google search. Many site sell chewable Calcium. Or, try Citrical Minis, they are much smaller.