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Tips for Swallowing Pills
Tips for Swallowing PillsMany healthy people have a hard time swallowing pills. If you have physical problems swallowing from theeffects of trauma, a tumor, or a stroke, talk to your healthcare provider about the best way for you to takemedicine.Follow this basic checklist to help make it easier to take your medications.Do: Drink plenty of water. A dry mouth or throat can make it more difficult to swallow.Do: Try different head positions as you take your medications. For example, some people find that leaningforward when taking a capsule helps.Do: Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out if your pill is safe to split in half. If it is, splitting a pill into asmaller size may make it easier to swallow. Before you try this, make sure you understand how to split yourmedications correctly, so you get your proper dose.Do: Check with your provider or pharmacist to see if you can take the medication in a different form. Your pillmay be available as a capsule, which many people find easier to swallow, or even as a liquid.Do Not: Take more than one pill at a time. If you are prescribed more than one medication to take at the sametime each day, do not take them all at once. Swallow each one separately with plenty of water.Taking your medication as prescribed is important for your health. Overcoming the challenges of swallowingpills can help reduce the stress of taking medications and help you take your medicine safely and as directed.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG56130A EN TipsForSwallowingPills.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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