Crushing pills

[dna 0]

These things are so hard to get down ( bitter) I try to mask it in with sf pudding etc but still bad. Before I call my Dr. and act stupid maybe someone else knows is there liquid metformin ?

[pumpkin5 0]

Hi,

I forget to ask for liquid meds all the time. It's usually after I've picked them up and taking my first dosage. Typically an antibiotic or decongestant, but I always call my doctor to ensure that breaking, splitting or crushing the pill doesn't alter the effects of it.

Don't ever feel that a question is stupid. It's your body! Call your doc!

[sob 0]

I researched that info and they said no liquid metphormin. I crush mine and take it with crystal light quickly.

[Pattypoo1 0]

Of course asking the Pharmacist is always a better idea, as we know more about drugs than the Doctors do. If it is the Metformin XR or ER, absolutely do not crush it. If it is the plain metformin (no letters after it) they can be crushed and taken with Water. I think I would put it in applesauce or something sweet(kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it) I know it probably tastes horrible. If you take it and do not breathe, chase it with any liquid, you won't taste it all that much. It is when you finally breathe that you will taste it.