Hard To Take Pills?

Question

Hi, I have a big problem with taking pills, my whole life I could only take really make pills (About 1-1.5 cm) and I had to crush my bigger ones and put in jam. Any suggestions on ways you can practice taking bigger pills?

Answer 1

I think you will find that if you take a mouthfull of water and then place the pill in your mouth it will be easier to swallow.

Answer 2

Consult with a pharmacist before crushing any pill. Some must be swallowed whole.

Why not ask for the liquid form of the meds you're taking? Many are available.

Answer 3

Avon sells a little device in which you place the pill and it cuts it nicely with a little built in razor blade. Also, drinking water first and getting your throat moistened first works sometimes. Crushing works, or put the pill in the blender with your juice or some water. Hope this helps! Linda

Answer 4

Ask if medicine is available in the liquid form, many are. As a form of practice use m&m's and than try bigger candy shapes until you are ok with it. Practice makes perfect.

Answer 5

I have had the same problem my whole life.
Try drinking through a straw while taking it first, if that doesnt work, coat the pill with honey and take it with a soymilk product, chocolate preferable. (the honey and milk will divert your attention because they are comfort oriented foods).
Good luck :-)

Answer 6

When you drink through a straw it opens up the back of your throat. Place the pills at the back part of your tongue and drink rapidly through a straw.

Answer 7

try hide it in applesauce or pudding then swallow. I have done that and it works.