Cannot swallow tablets

[whinray]

hi,my name is Margaret and i,v been comforting my self with this site for awhile, now I,v registered..i,suffered with my nerves since 1969 I,m a very nervous person.i just wandered if theres others like me who cannot swallow tablets.i have to chew them.. at the moment I,v got a bacteria infection and I,m having trouble with the medication Im so frightened of chokeing .It would make me feel so much better if I no I,m not the only person like this..any replys would be welcome thankyou

[Edie]

Hi Margaret, and welcome!

I think you'll find this is quite a common problem. Many medications are available in liquid forms now, so it's always worth asking for this if you are prescribed anything. You might also find a pill crusher helpful, then mix the powder with liquid or something strong-tasting like jam.

Hope you'll be recovered from your infection soon!

[Annie0904]

My husband has problems swallowing tablets and the nurse told him to put them in yoghurt. It seems to work for him.

[Magic]

whinray, I have the same trouble with tablets. I break them in half or crush them.

[gypcyg]

I'm the same - I am sick if I swallow them whole so I crush them or avoid them.

[whinray]

thanks to ypu all, I feel better already lol

[Mark13]

Hi Margaret. I'm sure you'll be glad you joined.

There's plenty of advice and support here.

You're not alone.

All the best.