How do I get myself to take a pill? I just can't swallow it!!!
Thanks!
2007-01-30 12:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by Tinky 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
i would try putting the pill in something like yougurt and try to eat it...swallowing pills was hard for me at first...i couldn't get it past the gag reflex but now i can swallow pills easily...you can also try sticking the pill in your mouth and taking a drink of water...if all else fails try crushing the pill and mixing it into something..
2007-01-30 12:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by lylitalianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what has worked for my son:
Position the pill in the middle of the tongue, not the front.
-Take the pill with something a bit thicker than water, like regular milk or, even better, chocolate milk. This seems to carry the pill down faster and easier.
or
-If the pill has a score mark down the center, you can break it in half and take 1/2 at a time. (You cannot do this with capsules that are filled with powder, obviously.)
Good luck.
2007-01-30 20:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take 6 pills at once. Take a small drink of water to wet you mouth and throat ,pop the pill in towards the back and take a big drink
2007-01-30 20:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in your mouth, take a mouthful of water, do NOT close your eyes, and swallow. You cannot gag with your eyes open. This sounds silly, but that's what I thought when my husband told me that a doctor told him this. Anyway, I tried it and it works! I used to gag on one pill, but now I can take 3 large capsules at once as long as I DON'T shut my eyes.
2007-01-30 20:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by rtrdrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good advice.
Also, avoid tilting your head back, it closes the throat. Tilt your head forward slightly.
You shouldn't mash or open any pill in one of those gelatin capsules without checking with the doc or pharmacist first.
You could try mashing them up, too. Some pills are
And relax.
2007-01-30 20:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is crush-able, crush it real good and put it in milk or a peanut butter and jam sandwich. If you cannot crush it, put it as far back on your tongue as you can, take a BIG gulp of water and flick your head back really fast and swallow. It will go down.
2007-01-30 20:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not crush any medication without the approval of your pharmacist, it can be dangerous, or make medication ineffective.
Take a small sip of water before putting the pill in the middle of the tongue and take a fast sip of water.
2007-01-30 20:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by MimC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋