I have been prescribed Metformin for the last last year. The trouble is I cant keep it down. What makes it even worse is that I know that when I was able to keep it in my stomach - not only did I start having regular periods, but I also lost 50 + pounds.
Now, my gag reflex kicks in just thinking about taking the Met. Oh, and I forgot to mention, my Effexor and my Spironolactone. Its like I cannot take any pills at all now...
I was hoping some one out there may have some ideas on how to get it down. As far as I know, Met is only available in tablets. (?????) Am I the only person going through this??
Do you usually use liquid to take your pills? If I am really not in the mood to take them, I'll chew up a big bite of food and shove the pill into the middle of it so that when I swallow, I won't even feel it among the food.
I hope this helps,
Sheri
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Can you speak to your pharmacists about your pills? For a long time I had these stinky pills that made it so hard to take them..they smelled horrible. When I talked to my pharmacist, he did some research and brought in some pills from a different manufacturer that didn't smell. It helped a lot. Sheri's suggestion to take it with a bite is a good one too.
My last piece of advice is to talk to your Dr. Any time anything interferes with your ability to take or absorb a perscribed drug, I would consult him. He may have some suggestions to help or will try another alternative route to the Met.
Good luck to you!
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Just a quick comment: I was researching on low thyroid problems and one of the symptoms is the inability to swallow tablets (I was printing some research off for a friend who thought she may have thyroid problems so I can't remember exactly why it is.... I shall try to find it and post it for you). But it might be worth having it checked.
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You might try taking your pill with applesauce...since you don't chew applesauce and it tends to have a soothing effect, that might help. Try taking the pill with a spoon or two of applesauce and then follow it with your meal.
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thank you guys so so much. YES my Met stinks... like something crazy!!!!I will talk to my pharmacist about it!!Thanks so much for the advice. I am going to get up now that I feel inspired by knowing I am not alone in this.... and go take my Met. Also, please, if you find the info on swallowing with thyroid problems, please send me there... I am very interested... Thank you ....
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