The Equadose Pill Grinder. The Best Pill Crusher Ever! Crushes Multiple Tablets at Once. Great for Pets Too!

I am three years post-bariatric surgery; unlike many bypass patients I still crush all of my medication, and I take a LOT of medication. I have been through just about every mechanical pill crusher/grinder on the market, and none of them worked for me. The twist ones gave me repetitive stress injury in my wrists, and the lever crushers gave me bronchitis from inhaling powdered medication twice a day! I finally spent a lot of money on a nursing home-quality electric crusher, and that works just fine but it is bulky, heavy, noisy and uses special cups (an ongoing expense) to hold the pills during grinding. And when I travel, I have had to lug all that apparatus with me. So when I saw the Equadose Pill Crusher I was interested, and after reading some other good reviews I purchased it. I LOVE THIS MACHINE!! The design solves all of the problems I've had with other mechanical crushers -- the grinding handle keeps my wrists still, and the lid keeps the powder inside the chamber. Pills are crushed completely, and as the powder simply drops into the removable base there are no extra cups to buy. I crush up to six pills at a time (depending on size) in under a minute. Keeping the unit clean is a breeze, plus it's small (fits in my hand) and comparatively lightweight. Add to that how well this machine is made, and I feel like I have pretty much the perfect solution to my travel medications needs. I even keep it out when I'm at home for random pain meds, etc. during the day -- it's just so easy to use.It feels very good to find and use a product that has been thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted, especially when one is in a niche and therefore captive market. I have already recommended this company to friends, and would give this product as a gift without reservation.

I made the mistake of purchasing their pill splitter one year ago. Very unfriendly to use. This appears to be another product that looks well constructed, but is useless. They do warn you that this device won't work for large pills, but it doesn't even work for medium sized pills. The ceramic grinder doesn't "grab" the pill so that it can be properly ground. Another big mistake I made by purchasing a product from this company. I am back to using my 4 dollar pill crusher.......it works much more effectively.

Very helpful for my aging arthritic hands. I use this to grind pills for two elderly dogs. For larger pills, I have to cut them in half - or fourths for one I used to give but no longer use. I cannot get the handle down into the blue cover, so I have to turn the handle over (upside down) to use the blue cover. Without the cover, I have had pills pop out onto the table or floor. I thank R. C. for the post and photo about pills getting stuck and not grinding. That is a frequent occurrence, but knowing to watch for it helps. I would like to see a device sold with this unit to dislodge pills or pill parts that get stuck and won't fall into the grinding area. I use a small bottle brush or a plastic toothpick to dislodge pills or tiny pill portions, but neither is an optimal solution. I think an improvement in the burr coverage/shape/whatever would help to assure all pills get crushed. I use the rice cleaning method, but have some colored pills that discolored the burr. Also, I crush different pills for two different dogs. I do see significant residue which I brush out, but over time it needs washing to prevent one dog from getting a med the other dog needs but the first one could be harmed by. Therefore, I have washed the unit twice and will continue to wash it every week. The first time, I did not achieve a completely dried status before using it again. Next time, I put the washed unit in front of a fan between the morning and evening uses and it dried completely. All in all, after using a hand crusher for many years until it finally broke through the plastic bowl bottom, this unit is fantastic. So, so much easier to use and less painful for my hands. Pricey, but I would buy it again because the advantages outweigh the cost for me.

This is an awesome device! My husband is on a PEG feeding tube and I've tried the pill crushers. After breaking two of the plastic pill crushers, I resorted to folding his pills in a piece of parchment paper and crushing them with a hammer. Then I would shake the crumbs through a tea ball screen to ensure nothing remained large enough to clog the tube. This has been very effective, but I know that no one appreciates the pounding sounds coming from the kitchen three times a day! I was looking for an industrial pill crusher like they have at the rehab center when I came across this product.The price was very reasonable. I couldn't wait to try it. It was much smaller than I imagined it would be. Fits right in the palm of my hand. I was amazed at how fast it grinds the pills into powder. KUDOS to the maker of this gadget!! You've made my caregiving responsibilities much simpler! I whole heartedly recommend this to anyone having to crush pills on a regular basis!! You won't be disappointed.

This product has worked great for 6 months. Just yesterday it broke down and would no longer crush the pills. Tried to clean in the event it had gotten clogged and found it did not allow you to get into the main works for cleaning. Manufacture should consider making this item with the ability of the user to be able to take it a part, to clean out and put back together in a user friendly way. I am on-line today to purchase another pill crusher and wish because of the cost of this one that I could return and get my money back!Very disappointed user in only 6 months! :(

I have to cut my pills into halves or quarters before I put them into the grinder, or the grinder doesn't work at all. Then I have to crank over and over before the grinder engages and begins to work. Then more grinding. The final result is a fine powder, which is why I gave this grinder two stars instead of one, but to me it's not worth the effort involved. Would not recommend this product.