Pill Question

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shelleynshaggy

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Ok - this one is for me - not for Jim - but I figured I would ask the "experts"

I have been put on a new med - kinda big round un-coated pill. Everytime I take one I get that "stuck in my throat" feeling.

Any suggestions?
 
Try taking it with yogurt or pudding.
 
I've had success with yogurt too and applesauce. Also, I'll drink a sip of water first, take the pill and then several sips after.
 
Yogurt & apple sauce are safe bets.

If its still a bother , try cutting it in half.
 
I am with Glen on this one....half it or even quarter it and take each with a drink. One of the nurses at the hospital told us that those big pills are not as effective as they pass through the stomach before they are digested all the way. he recommended for anyone, either crush it up or break it up to make it more effective.

Dave
 
Also... ask your doc if it is available in a lower dose so you could say take 2 instead of 1 to get the same mg?
 
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