Crushing of Pills YUK!

[kappy1418 10]

Does anyone have a way of taking crushed pills that doesn't make you want to gag? I tried putting them in hot tea, mixing them in Jello but it tastes horrible. any ideas??

[Postop 411]

The first few weeks after surgery we crushed them & put them in unsweetened applesauce. We also tried plain yogurt.

[Lovely Lady 46]

I can't stand the taste of the chewable Vitamin. Why ruin the taste of good applesauce? If I had my way I would be taking a Gummy vitamin!

[par1959 470]

Since day 1 I have been able to swallow pills. Yesterday, I started my mega vitimins. They are huge and I have to take 3 a day. No problems at all.

[kappy1418 10]

I thought we weren't allowed to swallow pills???? I'll try the yogurt I just started on food today.

Thanks guys,

[marfar7 1,533]

Since day 1 I have been able to swallow pills. Yesterday, I started my mega vitimins. They are huge and I have to take 3 a day. No problems at all.

Me too. I've never had a problem taking pills. From the nite after surgery, I was taking my normal meds (including Gabapentin, which is HUGE).

Good luck!

[Bob2013 326]

Same here, was able to and allowed to take pills from day 1

[StrawberryPolly 43]

I have to take pills a day...2 of which are quite large. I used to pop them in my mother all at once and swallow with a good sip of Water. My doctor said to crush them and take them 10-15 minutes apart. I can't sit and watch the clock so some days it takes me all day to do it. VERY ANNOYING...but he says that it will be at least 3 months out from surgery before I can stop crushing.

I struggle with the taste and the powder effect. I usually take a sip or 2 of flavored water.