Taking Pills

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How do you swallow pills?

1 or 2 at a time with liquid
21
45%
Put liquid in my mouth, then put in the pills, and swallow
4
9%
Swallow them with no liquids
4
9%
3-6 at a time
14
30%
Never take pills
1
2%
Other - explain
3
6%
 
Total votes: 47

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Post by creeky »

I am one at a time with water and if it is a big pill or first thing in the morning - I am nearly sick doing it :-?
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Post by tikitatas »

Make sure to drink LOTS of water - just a swallow and the pills may begin to dissolve near the top of the esophagus. Lots of potential there for inflammation of the lining and pain!!!!!!!

Oh. I can take several at once, with a full glass of water. :)
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Post by nutmeg »

I take 6 pills every night. I can only do one or two at a time. with lots of water :-?

And the vitamin is the worst... tastes terrible. :x

Estrace is best....tiny pill and I only need a half....
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Post by Moonie »

Slam 'em all back at the same time, followed by liquid...
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Post by ragtopW »

Milk first then pills.. two.. or less..
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Post by spartan1979 »

5 pills in the morning a once w/ orange juice
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Post by CaptainP »

Whole bottle, downed with vodka.
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Post by ragtopW »

CaptainP wrote:Whole bottle, downed with vodka.
:o :o Followed by a warm bath?????
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