Medication

[Ms. Mandy 14]

Does anyone get really nauseated when taking their daily medications? I get extremely nauseated after taking them ... Almost to the point where I don't want to take them at all. Any suggestions on what to do??

[sky 87]

I don't know..I'm having the same problem...for me it just seems to be from chantix(quit smoking pill) ...maybe it has sugar in it..i know I'm supposed to drink 8oz of Water with it but that's impossible....maybe try taking your meds at different times if you have more than one...

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

I have never tolerated meds on an empty stomach ever. And now with having to not drink before after and during meals makes it rough. You might try taking them 30 mins after you eat and your pouch should still have something in it. Or take them with your Protein Shake that way you aren't just hitting that pouch with meds and Water. Like I said I didn't like to take meds ever on an empty stomach.

Hope this helps.

[patsy1965 2]

I'm trying to figure out what to do about my meds, also. I take A LOT of meds. When I get up in the morning, I crush them, and a little at a time, I mix them with Water (in a 1 oz. cup) and take them. I end up taking in 4 oz. of Fluid in the morning right of the bat. So, I'm scared to eat anything when I get up. Also, the 3 Calcium chews....I chew one after meds, then wait a few minutes, or whenever, and spread those out. So, then there's my night time meds, including capsules. I crush the pills and do the same routine with those....but was told to break open the capsules and mix with applesauce. I have about 4 capsules at night (one of them is huge). So, I feel like I'm taking in too much applesauce sometimes. It's confusing. I'm 6 days post-op, so I need all the advise I can get. I'm still TRYING to maneuver on this site. lol. I was horribly sick Sunday night...up on and off all night vomiting, which turned into diarrhea. Help appreciated!!

[sky 87]

I'm trying to figure out what to do about my meds' date=' also. I take A LOT of meds. When I get up in the morning, I crush them, and a little at a time, I mix them with Water (in a 1 oz. cup) and take them. I end up taking in 4 oz. of Fluid in the morning right of the bat. So, I'm scared to eat anything when I get up. Also, the 3 calcium chews....I chew one after meds, then wait a few minutes, or whenever, and spread those out. So, then there's my night time meds, including capsules. I crush the pills and do the same routine with those....but was told to break open the capsules and mix with applesauce. I have about 4 capsules at night (one of them is huge). So, I feel like I'm taking in too much applesauce sometimes. It's confusing. I'm 6 days post-op, so I need all the advise I can get. I'm still TRYING to maneuver on this site. lol. I was horribly sick Sunday night...up on and off all night vomiting, which turned into diarrhea. Help appreciated!! [/quote']

I think the best would be to communicate with your Dr about it..keep in mind, the more we start to lose, we may be getting off some of these meds. Since my surgery 11/20 I'm already off 2 meds! But I understand the struggle getting them all down.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

I do not work outside the home, so I have the luxury of making it my daily mission to get my regular meds, Vitamins, Protein supplements in and testing blood sugars, giving insulin if needed, taking breathing treatments and eat three 2 oz meals. I can not imagine having to try to get this figured out and go back to work. Please everyone who is newly pre op and have a few days (hopefully) weeks get a schedule figured out to get all this in. Because it is a full time job. And it will take planning. You will have to have what you need available and you will have to know when to take what and what to take with what and what meds can be crushed some not. on and on and on. Wishing everyone the very best. Easy way out, by butt, I think I would literally slap someone if they said that to me today, one week post op.