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The answer to this may be somewhere already but I haven't been able to find it. I am on a time released medication which I have still been able to take in capsule form (I have not had a fill yet). I am getting my first fill on June 4th and will have to empty the capsule into some applesause and swallow it once I have restriction. My doctor does not know for sure if the fact that the digestion process is slowed down will affect the effect of the medication. Anyone have info on this?

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I think that your pharmicist could answer this question best, they can let you know if opening your tablet is a problem. They could also let you know if there is another way to get these meds on board without one tablet or capsule. I take several pills, and the powdery capsules tend to float up in my esophogus so I need to chase them down with a nut or two. I have taken some capsules mixed in penutbutter on a cracker, but yucky taste, and I switched to a different med with the help of my Dr.

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I think that your pharmicist could answer this question best, they can let you know if opening your tablet is a problem. They could also let you know if there is another way to get these meds on board without one tablet or capsule. I take several pills, and the powdery capsules tend to float up in my esophogus so I need to chase them down with a nut or two. I have taken some capsules mixed in penutbutter on a cracker, but yucky taste, and I switched to a different med with the help of my Dr.

Good luck>

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