Help! Best way to take Actigall and Prilosec?

[Sunshine3073 22]

They are both powder when removed from the capsule and very bitter. What is the best way you found to take these without gagging?

[Invictus 56]

I was taking the Prilosec whole from day one. I just need to take a sip of Water first, then pill, then more water. No problems. Were you told not to take the pill whole!

[Sunshine3073 22]

I was taking the Prilosec whole from day one. I just need to take a sip of Water first, then pill, then more Water. No problems. Were you told not to take the pill whole!

No, I can't take whole pills. I see you had the sleeve whereas I had the RNY gastric bypass so no pills for me ever.

[Invictus 56]

I didn't realize that was the case for RNY. I hope you find a solution, yucky medicine is not fun. I am barely able to tolerate my chewable vitamin!

[wantingabetterlife 364]

Try mixing it in a little applesauce??

Or yogurt?

[Madtownsunshine17 42]

Hey there. I had RNY and thought the same thing... How does everyone else do this? I empty the actigall into a tiny bit of SF pudding and it still tastes bitter, but it works for me. I asked if I could take it whole and my team said likely after the 6 week appointment. I acidentally dropped a capsule into Water and I was shocked at how fast the capsule dissolved.

I switched to pantoprazole and it's a very tiny pill that's a PIP similar to prilosec (omeprazole). I was able to take the prilosec originally; it's a tiny tablet. Do what your team says, but my team said no larger than a pencil eraser. BTW, I switched to pantoprazole because my insurance didn't cover the prilosec since it is available OTC. Good luck and check in with your doctor!

Edited August 29, 2015 by Madtownsunshine17

[Mountaingal 322]

I don't know about Actigall but I know Prilosec comes as suspension.

[SunflowerGal 30]

I sometimes use a bottle of Crystal Light.....

[catwoman7 11,225]

I had RNY. I started taking Prilosec whole right away. Actigall I started taking whole the second or third week (since it's a bigger capsule).