Paxil

[eyengo 4]

Anyone here take paxil before & after VSG ? The pharmacy said that the pill can be crushed but is also available in liquid. Most of my meds can be crushed. Just wondering what the census is for Vitamins & meds should I get everything liquid or just crush? I was leaning towards liquid but not sure . Any thoughts ?

Also in the case of meds that have to be taken everyday how does that work with the sleeve? :/

[kulita 243]

paxil is so small that I don't think you really need to crush it or have it in liquid. Other pills that are larger should be crushed up.

You could cut it in half as a precaution, but to be safe just ask your Dr.

[swimmom 124]

I have been on Paxil for years, and I was sleeved on 3/18 of this year. I have had NO problems taking the Paxil whole - it is so small. I, too, was worried about this before surgery. Everyone assured me I would be fine, and if I did have problems, I could always get the liquid. I was able to take my Paxil in the hospital - whole - the day after surgery - no problems! One person in my support group suggested taking pills with something warm if you have problems - like taking the paxil with tea or hot chocolate. I have not needed to do that, but some people swear by it.

[lgwmtw 4]

I am having to crush my meds and the taste is horrible no matter what I mix them with. Any suggestions. My doc has scared me so about not taking the pills as they are that I'm afraid too.

[chardgrl 27]

I'm on Paxil as well. My nurse suggested I put a layer of applesauce on a spoon, add the crushed pills then add another layer of applesauce on top of that. That's the most painless way to do it!