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« on: May 04, 2013, 06:36:31 PM »
Hi:

Recently had a lapband put on to help me reduce weight and I'm having trouble swallowing all the fun medication that I'm taking.

I've swung over to a liquid binder and I crush my Sensipar medication. What I'm now looking for is a chewable vitamin suitable for dialysis patients (especially low in potassium).

Anyone using something like that?

Thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2013, 06:43:04 PM »
Make that low in vitamin A, too.  And phosphorous.
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2013, 04:22:48 PM »
Good luck. That sounds tricky to find.
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2013, 10:40:07 PM »
Sometimes you can get suspensions that are meant for children.  I'd talk to your pharmacist
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2013, 02:30:18 AM »
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2013, 10:56:29 PM »
I did a bit of a search, and found a liquid multivitamin for renal patients called Nephronex, but I really couldn't find any other information on it about what it actually was.  All I really found were places to buy it online

There's also a softgel.  I'm not sure if that would help you or not.  it's called Nephrocaps http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/reviews/nephrocaps.html

I'd still check with your pharmacist.  They generally know what's out there when it comes to medications.
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