Question:
How do you take prinivil after having a distal RNY?

   — Kim N. (posted on January 20, 2003)

January 20, 2003
You take it the same as before surgery.
   — obsessivekompulsive

January 20, 2003
with a glass of water??
   — Vicki L.

January 20, 2003
Duh! I am sure you do take it with water. But, do you have to crush it or cut in half or something?
   — Kim N.

January 20, 2003
What's prinivil?
   — Ginger M.

January 20, 2003
I'VE TAKEN PRINIVIL FOR ABOUT 2 YRS NOW AND I TAKE 4 PILLS A DAY I JUST TAKE THEM ONE AT A TIME WITH A SIP OF SOMETHING AND SINCE THEY ARE ALREADY SO SMALL THEY HAVE NEVER GAVE ME A PROBLEM, ONLY TIME I'VE DID HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PILLS IS WHEN I WAS RUSHING OR WOULD ATTEMPT TO TAKE EVERYTHING AT ONCE. A BIG NO, NO FOR ME, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT SOME THINGS WILL COME BY TRIAL AND ELIMINATION. BEST WISHES JANICE
   — Janice C.

January 21, 2003
Prinivil is for hypertension and most people take medication w/a glass of water. It's a personal choice whether you want to crush it or cut it in half. I guess it would be up to you~just as long as you take it as prescribed. Then if you have problems taking it, let your doctor know. I don't think it matters at all whether your surgery is distal, proximal or medial.
   — yourdivaness

January 22, 2003
Kim, I have been taking Prinivil for protection of my kidneys, as I am a diabetic and have been for at least 20 years. I find i don't have a problem taking it as long as I make sure I drink plenty of liquid. Take Care
   — Leslie A. J.