I cant swallow pills and i need to take prilosec otc?!


Question: I cant swallow pills and i need to take prilosec otc.?
what should i do.?..i know if i chew it, it will probably not be as effectiveHealth Question & Answer


Answers:
Put the pill a far back in your mouth as you can then then chug water,or ginger ale it should slide right down.

I had a problem swallowing pills and the nurse showed me this technique and it worked.Health Question & Answer

Crush it and mix with something creamy like icecream, applesauce or pudding. This will ensure you get every little bit of powder. I had the same problem until I was in my late teens. Eventually I just said the hell with it and threw the pill in and took a BIG gulp of water. After you do it once, you'll overcome your fear. Health Question & Answer

mix the contents with applesauce and eat it, just don't chew. also works with other ingredients such as ice cream. No hot foods as they may melt the coating that controls the release of the medication.Health Question & Answer

you can chew it or crush it up but be sure to drink one full glass of water and swish once in your mouth so that it all goes down. I have to do the same occasionallyHealth Question & Answer

If you can swallow solid food, you can swallow small pills. Don't be a baby.Health Question & Answer

When my kids were little I used to crush pills and mix that with a teaspoon of syrup or honey. It worked just fine.Health Question & Answer

have you told your doctor you can't swallow pills.?Health Question & Answer



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