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I had surgery on Monday and I have meds you to take that my doc prescribed and my pre op meds as well. This morning I took out the meds from my nexium and med for preventing gall stones from the capsule. Put in a little Water..added sugar free limeade. It was so horrible to taste .but I did swallow these meds.. Then a few hours I smashed my meds that I have bebe taking for a long time. Lexapro , Wellbutrin and a lose dose blood pressure pill. I put in a little bit of Water but hardly ingested cause not too long after I took the nexium., etc.. My body rebelled and through it up. My chest was hurting with gas also. I started feeling very nausea and then I threw up .

How can I take my meds without spewing it. up. I am afraid if I don't keep my antidepressants, down..I will be adversely affected and my mood will change for the worse. Please let me know what u did to take meds in a way that is tolerable. Thanks.. Your suggestions are much appreciated.

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To be honest, I didn't try to take my meds for the 1st few days post-op. I was barely able to sip Water and take a bite of a Popsicle. So I focused on staying hydrated. After about day 7, I was able to swallow my meds. You might contact your doctor and find out if there are liquid versions of your meds he can substitute.

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That sounds reasonable.. My tummy cannot tolerate all these meds. Thanks for your help

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