Best way to gag down Cholestyramine (Questran, Prevalite), HELP

[myproblem]

I have to take Prevalite (Cholestyramine) which comes in little packets of powder. I am supposedto mix it with liquid, and drink it. I tried it in limeade because I thought the strong flavor of the drink would overpower it. Gag, gag, gag! It doesn't disolve, and I could feel the bitter powder on my throat. I have to get through at least 11 days 3x a day of this. I need some suggestions.
P.S. I am 6 weeks pregnant, so that itn't improving the chances of it going down.

[hikids]

Hi my problem.  I wrote a while back asking about who you are due to all of your responses to my problems and others.  At that time you told me about some of your medical issues and your only child.  It did not sound promising for another child, so I just wanted to say congratulations:)  Best wishes and good luck with the pregnancy and finding a solution to your current issue.

[crystaly]

CONGRATULATIONS HOPE YOU AND LITTLE ONES ARE DOING OK. aPRECIATE ALL THE ADVICE YOU GIVEN ME ! JUST A THOUGHT DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL WORK BUT TRY IT IN SOMETHING LIKE SWEET HOT TEA !SOMEONE I KNOW SAID APPLE JUICE IS OK DON'T KNOW IF IT IS RELLY BUT TRYING ANYTHINGS BETTER THAN NOTHING ISN'T IT. CITRUS DRINKS MAY HAVE A REACTION WITH THE POWDER . IT'S A PAIN WHEN THINGS TASTE DISCUSTING ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR PREGNANT AS WELL. ANYWAY TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SELF AND LET US ALL KNOW HOW YOUR GETTING ON. XXCHRIS

[crystaly]

EXCUSE THE SPELLING everyone1

[Ciel]

Hi my problem,  First I must congratulate you on your pregnancy. I hate taking any kind of liquid medicine.  I would put it in the frig to get real cold and block my nose when drinking it.  Or try putting an ice cube in your mouth for awhile.  Thanks for all the help you have given me.  Take care and God bless you.  Ciel

[myproblem]

Thank you everyone. I did try it in a smoothie, as well as in applesauce, and hot cider. The cider was not too horrible if I let it cool just a little, and tried to drink it fast. The apple sauce was hard to swallow without gagging. The smoothie was the least revolting, but I had to use a straw. It doesn't have a strong flavor, but it's very bitter, and it's so grainy -like sand or ground nutshells. The trouble I'm having now is that I feel horrib;e, and I don't know if it's from the medicine, or if I just suddenly hit a new level of awful due to being pregnant. I did not feel this bad this early with my daughter, but I know it's different with every baby for most people. The pregnancy was a happy surprise, but I was taking a "category X" medication called Arava when I got pregnant. I have to take the Cholestyramine to get it out of my system. I think this is the only way to take it, so I'm very concerned. I got down one dose this morning, but have been unable to face another because of how icky I feel.

[crystaly]

I really sympathise with you but as you say all pregnancies are different. I was really nauseus on my second and I know hoe you feel. If it continues speak to your midwife or Dr. Take Care Chris

[angelam]

hi.  i had to take prevalite too.  the only way i could take it was with really cold orange juice.  i diluted it a good bit, still a little grainy, but i could tolerate it.  oh, i tried the apple sauce thing too--- awful!  
hope this helps.  good luck to you and your little one.