Tips for getting Nexium down?

[heatwhip 166]

They gave me a powder mix to mix with 15 ml of Water and I can't get past the taste. These gas pains are a killer but they won't go away. Any tips? Also the pain meds before bed to help me sleep. Can't get them down either. 3 days post op here.

[Arts137 1,811]

??? they have a 'melt under your tongue' Protein pump inhibitors... maybe your MD can help?

[lexi6510 56]

They gave me a powder mix to mix with 15 ml of Water and I can't get past the taste. These gas pains are a killer but they won't go away. Any tips? Also the pain meds before bed to help me sleep. Can't get them down either. 3 days post op here.

Try gas x strips....just like the listerine strips for your breath. That helped ne a lot. It gets better day by day. I'm 9 days post op and feeling wonderful.

[heatwhip 166]

That makes me feel better because right now I am feeling like I made a big mistake.

[newat52 1,613]

Hang in there heatwhip, it will get better. Perhaps try the pepcid chewables? I did those and could chew them into nothing. Was taking those the day after surgery.

Oh, and be on the look for the "meltdown" lots of folks get it about 5-7 days out. Your emotions just catch up and it hits you like a ton of bricks. Not everyone gets it but lots do.

After that it really starts getting better. Each week that goes by gets better and better!

[kulita 243]

^ my meltdown was more like rage of fire. I had NO IDEA what was going on.

I take nexium 2x a day. I have to open the capsule in a medicine cup. put some liquid in my mouth and down it. 15ml is not a lot of Water that is like 1 Tbsp. Try doing it with the liquid first and then toss the powder into your mouth. You can always drink a little more afterwards. Try it a few times and see if this helps. If that doesn't work ask your Dr. if you can have some else that doesn't taste so bad.

[Linkin 8]

If you have has pains from surgery the meds wont help with that. The gas pain from surgery is from the air they put in your belly to todo the surgery (laparoscopically). The told me walking, walking walking. Good luck.

[Linkin 8]

I am 10 days out now and I break my Prilosec into applesauce to take it.