Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

[DidItForMe]

I take some pills in the morning for high blood pressure/ etc. Nothing I can do about that right now. Now I am taking supps throughout the day for the MWO program (and some of them are huge!!). And I just started taking Topa which actually isn't so bad cause it's small. But I just hate taking pills! Does anybody know if any of these pills can be broken apart or crushed into foods? I find that I am skipping taking them because they are just so hard to swallow all day long. Any suggestions?

[lushy]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

I try to buy as much as I can in powder form. The L-glut comes in powder form, the kudzu capsules can be poured into your All-one drink, as can the milk thistle. Not sure what other supps you are taking but I find many come in powder form. I agree about all those pills. Yuck!!!

[Accountable for Me]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

I don't think there would be a problem with crushing anything as long as they weren't 'extended release' supplements.

I know how you feel. Sometimes I feel as if they are lodged in my throat. Like Lush had said, a lot of this stuff comes in powder form. Possibly liquid as well.

I give my daughter an Omega 3-6-9 every day and it is a huge liquid-filled capsule. I snip the top off and pour it into her juice. I am sure if you have any liquid filled capsules you could do the same. Just a suggestion.

[Java]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

The only one i know about that you are supposed to take whole is topa, it says on the label not to crush or break it, and my doc told me about it too. Oh , and is that your cat>>>???? Cuz, my cat looks EXACTLY the same...wierd!!!!!!

[soccermom]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Why are you not supposed to break the topa in half? I break the 100mg in half.

[sri]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

I try to look at it as a short term deal -- I can do anything for six weeks -- you don't have to take all this stuff long term....just a short term inconvenience!

[Rags]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Beautiful Kitten,
I get a bit fed up taking them too, and sometimes forget to. I'm going to cut the supps when they run out and just stick with the Campral and Kudzu. And the All One for a couple of months longer. I feel my body feeling better so it should be OK to do that. I don't know about breaking them up.
I think Accountable and Vitoria have good advice. As does Sri.
Sri, what sort of flower is that?

[sri]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

A columbine...state flower of Colorado!

[YoungAtHeart]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Hi All,

Yeah, I hate all the pills, but I've just gotten into the habit of gulping them down with juice or soda...just part of the routine.

I take 150 mgs of topa (50 morning and 100 evening), and I have been cutting the 100mg in half forever for the morning dose, even though it says not to. I don't think it really matters. It hasn't effected me one bit. I don't think the 100 mg pill is a time release formula, or it would likely say CR or ER on the prescription (for controlled or extended release). Just my thoughts on the subject....

Kathy

[soccermom]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Sri, I thought all the supps/vits would be long term.
Kathy-I'm glad I'm not the only one cutting my topa in 1/2. Didn't know!

[sri]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

I'lll have to look again..I thought Roberta said just the All One is what she takes long-term. Probably depends on the person though.

[DidItForMe]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Thanks for the advice. I think I will try to dump the kudzu and milk thistle into my All One when I drink it with juice in the morning. I hadn't thought about opening the liquid ones and pouring them with juice too, that's a great idea. I swear they are the size of a giant bumble bee! Why can't they cut those in half and tell you to take two?
Victoria, yes that is my Chester and I smooch him on his little snoot as often as I can!
Thanks again everyone!

[sri]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

I'll have to look again...I thought just the All ONE stuff was long term????

[lushy]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

Most of the supplements are good for general overall health. I will continue to take all of the supplements long-term. It is a personal decision. The kudzu is something that could perhaps be short-term if you feel you do not need it any longer.

[Determinator]

Anybody else hate taking so many pills?

my wife is certainly not thrilled to see me chasing her down with tons of pills twice a day. the fish oil pills are a hard sell I must say.