Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Bitter pills
My doctor suggested that I could save money on my prescriptions by doubling up milligrams at the pharmacy, and then cutting those pills in half at home. What my doctor didn't tell me was that tablets are specifically designed for ease in swallowing, and that taking a semi-circle shaped pill is akin to swallowing a kinked-up paper clip. I'm starting to wonder if I should try one of those "get your dog to take medicine" tricks like hiding the pill in peanut butter. But I just started my annual New Year's diet, so peanut butter is out. It probably doesn't work if you are aware the pill is there, anyway. I have no better ideas, and I'm a total cheapskate, so I'll take those half-tabs and quietly, or not so quietly it seems, suffer.
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I see you haven't lost your knack for writing. Keep it coming!! I love the humorous glimpses into your lives.
Get a pill splitter and cut them into fourths... That's what I do sometimes.....
That's a good idea!
I am a cheap pill person as well. Even with medicaid picking up the balance of my copay, I feel guilty not doing as much as possible to save the state money to pass along to others who have to buy as many drugs as I do each month. Congrats, let me know what method you find that helps the most. Hugs, Annette
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