Well I bought some (not cheap) quality tablets but they are 2.5 long and around 1.3 deep and the same wide. Though I don’t usually have trouble swallowing large pills, I’ve Tried to swallow them twice now and nearly choked and threw them up. I also tried them cut in half but they were too sharp and scratched my throat on the way down Can anyone either recommend some that are smaller or is a trick to getting them down easier?
I could crush the whole lot and mix in something sweet I suppose?
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Oh, that's interesting I didn't know that. These are coated bullets and I notice they have lots of fillers. It's taking me a long time to learn about all the vitamins and how to take them!
If you are keen to use the tablets, rather than waste them, before getting something smaller, I find it helpful to take a gulp of water before taking the tablet, then straightaway popping the tablet in your mouth and taking another gulp of water. The first water seems to smooth the way and help with subsequent swallowing. This always works for me. Hope this helps you too.
I am keen yes - have spent so much on blood tests and vitamins so I will try this thanks. My husband did suggest something similar but I've got a bit of a mental block after the near choking experience.
Just to let you know i managed to get one down in two halves. Took a lot of water and did feel stuck at first so i just have to get over the psychological part! 😳
Thank you for letting me know. I’m glad you’ve managed to swallow the tablet, even if it is in two halves! It may well get easier as you get more confident🤗.
Thanks SD. Will look into these. Unfortunately cost is a factor but might be worth at least a trial. And, actually Im going out so little these days so thats saving me money!
Oh that sounds horrible for you. Ive used to be bad at swallowing pills but thought i was over it until the last couple of years. I might try and crush these malate pills as the swallowing just isn't working out. Im going to google your thyroiditis type 🙂
I didn't know it came with or without lol! Always more to learn. My endo said I have a small goitre the G.P. said not, I think I can see my thyroid and that it is swollen - the G.P. said not. Who knows I just know I feel ill a lot like many of us on here.
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