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Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone has been swallowing pills whole? (Tylenol, allergy meds, etc) as oppose to crushing them?

I just realized that I'm not allowed to take whole pills after being banded.... I mean I feel fine, but just wondering if I should be worried about anything? I'm 98 days post op..

Thanks!

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For my allergies I take allertec (Costco version of Zyrtec) cause its small. For larger pills, I cut them in half. Most pills can be taken whole, unless they're huge!

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I always take my pills whole. I have never crushed them or taken liquids ever and I have no issues.

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I've never had a problem taking pills, even bigger ones. In fact, I've never bothered cutting or crushing pills. I've always just swallowed them.

If you do need to cut or crush a pill, check with your pharmacist first. Some pills are time release and unsafe to cut or crush, It's always better safe than sorry.

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I've taken my pills whole,right after initial swelling went down.

No problems.

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I take mine whole... I did have to go out and buy the mini Calcium pills, but other than that no problem. Oh... and I had trouble with the big calcium before the surgery!

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My Dr. is concerned about the size, he said that many times erosion comes from larger pills like ibuprofen resting at the bottom of the Stoma and dissolving rather than passing through. I have a prescription for liquid ibuprofen.

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I never have had a problem taking pills I just take one at a time. Please make sure to check with pharmacist or doctor before splitting any pills exspecially extended release.

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Can you all take capsules??

Ive been avoiding them but its becoming a problem lately due to long term meds im on

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I take all my pills whole.....like Missy said, make sure you check to see if your pills can and should be crushed! Pain medicine and some others can be fatal if crushed! It releases the full dosage at once! BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS!

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Is anyone taking Multi Vitamins that are whole, or is everyone using the chewable form?

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Thanks, I may switch to whole smaller pills like that. I just ran out of my Unjury chewable vitamins, they are just so expensive.

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