swallowing pills

[Rchavez101 0]

Do you know if they tell you not to swallow pills because it may get stuck or that it won't dissolve as quickly. I have some antibiotics I need to take but crushing them with certain foods is gross. I took one this morning and broke it in 6 pieces small enough to swallow. Of course it was still gross as soon as it hit my tongue but not as bad as crushed. Can you tell me if this is ok or do I have to crush them so I don't get sick.

[MaineJackie 3]

Remember to check with your pharmacists. Not all medications can be crushed or broken.

[Rchavez101 0]

They said that I can crush them. Do I have to crush them for a reason or can I cut them into smaller pieces and then swallow?

[susidivah 0]

Hey Chavez,

I take 6 pills in the morning... two of them are tiny so no problems and I am able to get down two other no problems. I cut the other two in half and take them in halves. My surgeon said pills no bigger than an m and m go down ok, and that I could cut the others in half to take. I hear you about the crushing ugh... but I agree to also check with your pharmacist. Good luck!

[samomom 19]

Get a cheap pill cutter. I had to cut my blood pressure meeds in half dose wise so I wasn't going to throw out 3 months of meds that I had just picked up so I bought the cutter and extended my 3 month supply to 6 and they are smaller too.