Mom finding it hard to swallow COPD tablets & antibiotics was wondering if anyone has an answer to this problem thanks . Jan.
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I have this problem, too. Have plenty of water to hand.. You could try cutting the tablet in half. Try one tablet at a time. Not swallow the whole lot at once. This has happened when I am in a hurry
Better still. Talk to your pharmacist and ask if you could have the med in liquid form or water soluble. All the best.
in reply to pergola
Thank you x
Hi Jan. In reply to your query. My Beloved Late Granny had problems swallowing tablets. So where possible we crushed them to a powder and then she could take them with water. This also prevented choking. I hope this advice is somewhat helpful. Good luck. Lots of love. Take care.
in reply to EllieS1027
What fantastic advise EllieS1027 I will certainly do that this morning. Thank you so much. Very helpful. My very best wishes to you. Sending big love. Regards. Jan xx
EllieS1027 in reply to
All my love to you as well, my Darling, glad I could help.
in reply to EllieS1027
Ellie I am so grateful to you because moms life could be so much easier as she dreads taking her meds. So sorry for your loss. Hope you are well also. Take care love Jan xx
EllieS1027 in reply to
Granny died on 4th February 2006 in Hammersmith Hospital in London from C Diff.
in reply to EllieS1027
Awhile ago then but always in your heart xx
I would certainly talk to her GP and pharmacist to see if there are any liquid forms of her medication and if there are, ensure it is noted on her records for future.
Thank you Lynn I certainly will stay well Jan xx
I occasionally have problems with tablets, so I take them with yogurt! I take a teaspoonful of yogurt out of the pot and drop a pill into it, then it goes down quite smoothly. Repeat for the number of pills.
in reply to Midori
Brilliant idea thanks x Jan x
