Med schedule

[stwessed]

Was in the hospital with 30 hrs of nonstop Afib and Aflutter on Valentines day. How ironic. They added Eliquis to my med regime now. I have been on propafenone and diltiazem. I am trying to streamline my med schedule. Do any of you take all 3 of these at the same time? I have to crush all my meds and mix in applesauce.

[BobD Volunteer]

That may not work. Many pills are coated to control the rate of release Diltiezem being one. Many need to be taken with food and not just a spoonful of sauce. Read the instruction with your meds and if in doubt you need to discuss how you take your pills with your doctor.

[cassie46]

Hi there - The instructions on the dosage for Diltiazam clearly state to be swallowed whole and not chewed - so you should stop crushing them immediately - they are a prolonged release formulation. As BobD says read the instructions as many tablets must not be crushed or have to be taken with food or a decent amount of liquid/water. If you have difficulty in swallowing tablets you should let your GP know - not sure what the solution would be.

Cassie

[stwessed]

Thank you for your replies. My doctors know that I have to crush my meds and can only eat pureed food. What I am questioning is if these meds can be taken at the same time or do you have to space Eliquis out from them. Sorry for the confusion. I should have been more clear.

[SK031252]

I take my Pradaxa and other meds at the same time. I have never been told differently. I have been taking Pradaxa since 2012. Sandy

[jedimasterlincoln]

I take my Eliquis (apixaban) at the same time as my medications are due morning and evening. Otherwise I'd probably forget/miss doses.