Will birth control pills work if you crush them and take them in apple sauce?

Question

I can't swallow pills and I was wondering if and when I get in a relationship, will that method work (in my question)? I heard the patch was removed from the market, the ring doesn't work, the shot makes you gain weight, and I don't want an IUD. What are my options?

Answer 1

A really nice and thick condom..  

Answer 2

I checked ortho tri cyclen in a nurse drug guide and it doesn't state anything about not being able to crush it (which generally means it would be acceptable to crush). However, before trying this, I would definitely ask your pharmacist. They are the experts about the particulars of drugs :)

Answer 3

there's a chewable pill you can get

the ring does work

and there's always the chance of gaining weight no matter which form you choose

there's another alternative called Norplant where small charcoal-like sticks are inserted uder your skin inside your arm (you can't see them)

crushing pills in applesause doesn't guarentee you'll swallow every bit of the pill and that can compromise the protection

Answer 4

I would hesitate to crush them and put in food. There may be a protective coating on them to delay dissolving, so there could be a risk of them being inactive if exposed to gastric juices. I'll bet you can swallow a pill intact if you take with a small amount of food, ice cream or even apple sauce. Practice.