Crushing Meds right after surgery

[susansilver 0]

:help:

I take a medication that is time released in a capsule so cannot be sprinkled. I was told that my meds have to be crushed for the first month. Has anyone else had this problem? What did you do?

Thanks,

Susan

[juliegeraci 7]

My doctor doesn't recommend crushing the pills. They should go down fine if they are about the size of an M&M. I can also take my capsule just fine. Julie

[slikchik10 85]

Check with your Dr., I was told that time released meds might be something I could no longer do.

[neveragain 9]

I haven't heard either. In fact, I was told the opposite. They told me that taking any pill should be just fine without swallowing it.

[juno610 1]

You definitely do not want to crush a time-released medicine. Perhaps ask your doctor for an alternative in the mean time? I crushed my meds for the first two weeks. I didn't swallow them whole until I went on mushies. This was one of my doc's rules. Every doc is different though.

[Jennifer 0]

I take a time released perscription as well, and I had to go to just the regular since I can't crush it...

The down side of that is that I have to take them more often. Yuck! I did find that there are several medications that come in a liquid form. Maybe ask about that?

[susansilver 0]

Thanks. I'll talk to the pharmacist today.

Susan

[newband 0]

I take a time released medicine that I sprinkle on applesauce, my Doctor said it was fine. Check with your Dr. again.

[louise162 0]

I've had no problems taking my medication since being banded. I was told to make sure I took it with plenty of Water.< /p>