betcsu Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 ive been sick most of the morning and have started to throw up a few times. i cant swallow water without the gag reflex kicking in. how the heck am i supposed to take my meds??? what will happen if i just cant. im afraid to swallow them for fear i'll just puke them right back up. i take 300mg wellbutrin xl. any suggestions??? blech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepia Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I don't think missing a day or two of WB will kill you, though it would almost certainly be destabilizing. Of course, I've only missed days of 100mg Wellbutrin SR. I haven't tried your dose or formulation. Is there anything you can make yourself swallow? Avoiding dehydration is priority number one. Meds come after. If you were taking something uncoated and standard release, I'd suggest crushing it, but that's not possible with Wellbutrin. Rest. Your body needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 yeah. I wouldn't worry about it for just a day or two. it might just upset your stomach more to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Yeah, if you gag on water, don't waste the pills. A day or so won't bend you too much. You'll probably be able to take your meds by this time tomorrow nite. hope you feel better, a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panz Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Betscu, I've had a puking problem for years off and on. What every one else has said is great advice. Some times when you got the gag reflex going, something cold, like a juicesickle will help, cus the cold numbs your throat somewhat. The most important thing is to keep hydrated Hope that you feel better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betcsu Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 hi everybody! thanks for all the replies and the reminder about staying hydrated. i took a little nap that day but woke with a killer dehydration headache. once the nausea subsided i took the advice and started downing the water. i was finally able to take my pills a few hours later. thanks again for the advice. i needed it and it helped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_not_chuck Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Just saw this - but I work in a group home for DD adults and if these girls don't have their meds then... it's bad news. Anyway, i MUST STATE THAT YOU MUST ONLY DO THIS IF YOUR MEDS ARE SAFE TO CRUSH, but if you crush them up and mix them with a syrup of some sort (mix really well) or yogurt, they'll usually go down without too much problem. It's how we get some of the girls to take their meds if they puke. Might work for you next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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