Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Help needed - taking meds



Recommended Posts

Hi all,

I was just prescribed some antibiotics for a UTI and they are huge. I have been crushing them (OK'd by the DR) but I am having trouble finding something to mix the powder into that doesn't make me gag. I have tried Peanut Butter (the best so far but at 2x a day for 7 days thats a lot of extra calories), Jello and apple sauce. The pills are really bitter and I feel ill for about a half hour after getting the stuff down.

Any advise would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

As you know, I'm not banded yet. BUT when my Grandfather had to crush pills, we put it in pudding,yogurt or milk shakes. He loved the milk shake because it went down quickly and we could make it any flavor he loved. Hope this helps.

I know you're worried about the extra caloires, but you'd only have to have a small amount to swallow. Try the yogurt and Protein mix.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Cool, I didn't think of that. Its thick enough and maybe the sweet will counteract the bitter of the pill. Thanks a bunch (I have some instant stuff in the kitchen I can whip up for tomorrow)

Yay!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

anytime you are given a med, ask for it in liquid form, also your pharmicist can usually crush and mix your pills into a flavored liquid for you. Granted, none of the liquids are very tasty but usually not bitter. You would be amazed how many adults cannot take pills and require this service...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Try grapefruit juice. I have never been able to swallow pills, and antibiotics taste horrible. But I crushed them and put them into some grapefruit juice and it completely cuts the taste. Hope this helps.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for all the great ideas - remind me to never get sick again - yuck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What works for me is pudding. I keep the smalll low-fat ones around just for that.

You have to be very careful w/grapefruit juice, I know it diminishes the effects of some antibiotics, you'd need to check w/pharmacist before doing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×