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? asked in HealthAlternative Medicine · 8 years ago

Tricks on swallowing pills?

Ok i know people are gunna be like drink water and swllow but it doesnt work for me. im going to start taking these vitamins i gotta take twice a day so can someone PLEASE HELP

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  • 8 years ago
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    I used to have this problem all the time! It's awful, I know. People are like swallow it! And I'm like it just won't go down! Well, my suggestions are to chug. Like drink more than you really would. This really does help more than just drinking a little water, than stopping. Also, tilt your head back a little. Don't tilt too much, or you'll choke on your water. Last, motivate yourself. I know, sounds lame, but it really helps. Usually if you suck on the pill too long, or whatever it is, it starts tasting weird. (Like Advil..) So if you hate the taste of the pill, motivate yourself, and say something like "lets just get it done with!" or something.

    Hope this helps!!

  • Caz
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    It's mostly in your head. Try eating a sweet the same size. No problem I bet.

    As above, put tablet in back of mouth and just drink water. Don't think about the tablet. It should go down ok then.

    Coated tablets are easier to swallow since they don't stick to your mouth or you should be able to get chewable vitamin tablets fairly easily.

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