Question:
Can I open a capsule up and empty the contents into applesauce?
My doctor has me on Axid to control my stomach acids. Since surgery I have been have problems taking certain pills. They seem to get stuck. It takes forever for them to go down. Can I open the capsule and put it in some applesauce instead of swallowing the pills? Also, do I have to be on these pills forever? Thanks!!! — tracyr (posted on January 19, 2002)
January 19, 2002
Hi Tracy... I am pre-op but have been on these drugs forever it seems for
acid reflux. Some are time release so putting them in applesauce may be a
problem so talk with your Doc. You might ask him also about Nexium which
is newer and much smaller. Its my understanding from what my Doc said that
I may not have to take this forever but then I've talked to some on here
who are long term. Acid problems go hand in hand with obesity which won't
be there when the weight is gone. So I suspect it depends on your type of
surgery and personal situation. Best of luck to you. Andrea
— AJC750
January 19, 2002
I would recommend calling your pharmacist. They are a wealth of assistance
with medicine questions like this. I am a visiting nurse and I have the
number to my pharmacist memorized. I will often call him and ask him
medication questions. He is always gracious and polite and more than
willing to help--even though I am not asking this question for myself. Many
medicines can be opened and mixed without problems. However, there are some
that can't. Call your pharmacist and ask. Shelley
— Shelley.
January 19, 2002
tracy i take prevacid for my gerd. its a capsule but its on the small side
& i have no problem swallowing it or it getting stuck. nexium is a very
good suggestion too. its a new drug made by the makers of prilosec. i agree
with all the others...dont open up & take any meds until u speak with
the pharmacist.
— sheryl titone
January 19, 2002
My doctor has specifically told me that i will be on Previcid until 6 weeks
after surgery in which i must open the capsules and poor contents into
applesauce, yogurt etc.
— JERSEYGIRL723
January 19, 2002
Like everyone else said.. CHECK with your doctor AND pharmacist. Most
capsule are time released and you could actually get too much of the
medication at one time if it is taken the way your described. I know this
information as I was married to and worked with a pharmasict. The
pharmacist would know for sure if the medication will hard you and be able
to give you the name of another medication you can tell your doctor about
that can be taken in applesauce. I am 9 weeks postop and taking all my
pills whole...except the calcium of course....
— Pamela W.
March 15, 2004
I was told to take the pills I have in capsules (prozac, neurontin) and
empty them into applesauce. I found the prozac to be awful, so I tried
putting the capsule in jello for about 1/2 an hour and the outside pretty
much dissolves, so then I just swallow the spoonful of jello. I still
sometimes get the awful taste, but it does seem to work for me.
— Kenda W.
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