protonix and applesuce/juice

[itsmekarenlee 129]

How am I supposed to take the protonix granules if I'm not supposed to have the sugar that's in the apple juice? ?? So first I was afraid to take the Omaprozole capsule because it seemed too big and it did go down uncomfortably and now I'm afraid to take the protonix because of the sugar in the apple juice. I have sugar free apple sauce but worried about that hurting going down too. At the hospital the protonix was given via iv and they did give me apple juice and I drank one with no problem (i did dry heave that night though. Don't know what that was from) but the home "rules" from dr is we aren't supposed to have any juice.

This sucks.

[pinkhiker 18]

Im sorry I dont have any experience ywt with pill taking after surgery. Are you able to check with a pharmacist on any liquid forms or crushable forms, or possibly caplets you can open and sprinkle in something?

[revision in TX 38]

I (personally) don't drink fruit juice anymore at all, unless it's a very small (2-4 oz) unsweetened cranberry juice (not cocktail).

When I first came home, all medications were to be liquid or dumped/crushed/broken up into Protein shake, unflavored Protein (ala Soup, "pudding", etc.) or just with a great big "YUCK"! LOL! I most often just took a couple spoonfuls of Protein Shake (or ensure) and put the meds in it and swallowed it, then was able to enjoy the "regular" taste of the remainder without a medicine taste.

All juices were said to be too sugary and citrus, in particular, difficult on the stomach; the only thing I really miss is apple, grape and pineapple juices; of all things to give up, juice was not all that difficult for me.

Good Luck!

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Right but the protonix have to be taken with apple juice or sauce for the ph balance for the protonix. I still haven't taken it. I'm scared.

[revision in TX 38]

I've taken Protonix for years and never been told it needed anything to adjust pH or that any juice was needed. I have always taken it with my morning coffee or at bedtime with plain Water. If you're still worried, the pharmacist would be a good source for information!

[itsmekarenlee 129]

That's what it said on the script insert.

Mmmmmmm coffeeeeee.

I just took it with a tiny bit of applesauce. Let's hope there is no repercussion. Fingers crossed!

[Leena 108]

I'm on diluted apple juice (1/2 juice 1/2 wat) 2 weeks out. A very weird exception to the nirm. My dr wants me in it as dies the nut due to complications and nit getting in enough calories and nutrition. If you have a sip of juice you're not going to dump it has to dp with quantity of sugar over time. So it's safe to have with a med.