### Human:\npills nor dissolving. some medications doesn't dissolve and shows up in my mother's stool. is there any dangers crushing the pills and mixing it with something like applesauce?\n\n### Assistant: talk to the pharmacist since i have no idea what pills your mother is taking. some specially-coated pills have a sustained release "matrix" that does not dissolve but the active ingredient of the drug is released. do not crush any pill until you discuss this issue with the pharmacist.