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[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Swallow pills. It takes 3-4 tries every time for the smaller ones.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I haven't had trouble swallowing pills, so I don't how helpful this is, but it's something that still made it easier for me: I used to try to swallow the pill by just pushing it with water on an initially empty throat. Once I started swallowing the water first, then letting the pill ride between gulps in the stream's momentum, it became more comfortable and automatic.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I haven't had to take one in a while but I'll probably try this or simply try without water next time.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (3 children)

The funny thing is I'm sure you swallow larger pieces of food all the time with no trouble!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Probably when not paying attention. But also, sometimes I chew soup if there's rice or other small things in it :p

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Difference is that you can chew the food, it’s much more natural. You can’t, or aren’t supposed to, chew the pill (especially if it’s a capsule). There is a psychological component, for sure.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

The food wouldn't be in a form factor where they can turn sideways and get lodged in your throat. It's so unpleasant when that happens.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

I wish there was a way to explain this without making it sound gross, but get some saltines, chew em up, and sneak the pill into the mash in your mouth before you swallow

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Consuming along with a water-based ice treat such as an Icy Pole, Zooper Dooper etc might help.