okiegirl 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I was just wondering how do you take medication after being banded? Does everything have to be in liquid form? What if the medication does not come in liquid.:confused: okiegirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah25 3 Posted August 3, 2006 DH has been able to continue taking his in pill form. I think it varies person to person, and there's not really a way to predict? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Vicki 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I still take all my meds in pill form. I have one that I have to break into 3 pieces because of the size. I was told as long as it is no bigger than a "Tic-Tac" it should be okay to swallow whole. When I was first banded, I would crush my pills. That because time consuming and a pure pain in the "patooty". I never had a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshinenh 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I use liquid Tylenol - anything else I break in half. I invested in a pill splitter for anything that doesn't break easily. I use the "size of a TicTac" also and haven't had a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepyjean 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I still swallow my pills whole. One of them is effexor and it's pretty big capsule, but I haven't had any problems. It might be because I take my meds at night when I'm less restricted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy2 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I crush all my meds or take liquid. My doctor said that even tic tac size is too large. It's a royal pain and the meds taste awful crushed, but I do it. I also brush my teeth again immediately after taking meds to prevent long term damage to them. My dentist doesn't think the crushed or liquids will hurt my teeth, but I wanted to be sure. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted August 3, 2006 You have to check with the pharmacist to see if the pill can be split. I split one that is bigger than the other but don't have problems with the one that is about the size of an M&M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted August 4, 2006 I have not had a problem with my pills...granted they are "aspirin-sized." My restriction is pretty good right now, and I was worried, but so far, no problems. You'll just have to see how it is for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryb 1 Posted August 4, 2006 At first I crushed everything...UGH! I have found now that if I drink Hot tea before and during taken my meds, I only have to split the large one's in half. I am taking huge flaxseed capsules with hot tea with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dody 0 Posted August 4, 2006 I take several medications that can't be crushed and don't come in liquid form. I have been very lucky. I have been able to take my medication since the day I was banded 2 weeks ago. The dr. told me it was fine if I could do it, and it wasn't a problem. Everyone is different though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tearby 0 Posted August 4, 2006 I crush mine or take liquid forms of them....... Now if I get sick and go to my primary physician I ask him to make sure whatever he has to give me be liquid or crushable. It is a pain however it is something my lap band doctor told me I had to do so, I just do it. I think it just depends on your doctor...it seems that many different doctors have different ways of doing things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeamsSew 0 Posted August 4, 2006 I take a sustained release medication and you can't crush those because it destroys the sustained release ability. The pill is larger than a tic tac, so what does a person do? (I haven't been banded yet, just researching.) BTW, this site is really helpful! You folks are really helping me get my questions answered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tearby 0 Posted August 4, 2006 I was taking medication that was time released and the doctor had to write a new prescription for something that was not.....which meant i now take 3 crushed pills instead of 1 non crushed time released pill. Also some pills like Allegra and other allergy medications are time released but I know that claritin has a liquid childrens form but has an adult dosage written on the label. If you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeamsSew 0 Posted August 4, 2006 I was taking medication that was time released and the doctor had to write a new prescription for something that was not.....which meant i now take 3 crushed pills instead of 1 non crushed time released pill. Also some pills like Allegra and other allergy medications are time released but I know that claritin has a liquid childrens form but has an adult dosage written on the label. If you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist. That's not what I wanted to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryb 1 Posted August 4, 2006 I have a Allegra 60mg which I break in half and have no problem taken. It is a 4 hour medication that works great for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
