Are some people physically not able to swallow large pills?

[duragezic]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Must have had some "events" when you were a kid.

EDIT: Also take into account rate of absorbtion. Do you really want to take 2 pills that might effect your system twice as much for half as long?

That, and there is probably a reason the capsules cost more then the regular big round pills.

That depends what pill it is! :evil:

For something like a vitamin or supplement, I don't think there would be any harm to cutting it in half with a razor blade if it really that much of a problem for you to get down. Hell, I'll crush up ones that say to not.

I don't have trouble swallowing any pills, although I'm not sure why someone would want to do it without something to drink.

 

[anxi80]

i wasnt able to until i was about 18 years old. one day i forced myself to be able to do it and now it isnt a problem; with or without water.

 

[KeithTalent]

Practice on a banana first, then you won't have any problems.

My ex-wife had this issue, but after lots of practice she was able to take them of all sizes and shapes.

KT

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Journer
i used to not be able to swallow anything larger than an advil tablet or something, even then it took some coaxing with cheese or something. however, my tonsils were almost as large as my penis ( :laugh: ) so having those big bananas blocking my passageway didnt help. i get them removed and now i can swallow the big pills like lortab...mmm...but now i'm allergic to it :'(

I'm thinking my tonsils are to blame for my sake. My throat sometimes feels swollen.

No insurance, so can't get it checked. *shrug*

I just avoid large pills.

 

[maxster]

The bigger question is why are you taking calcium supplements in the first place.

 

[biggestmuff]

I've swallowed an entire Animal Pak of vitamins in two gulps before just to see if I could do it. I wouldn't suggest anyone try that.

 

[tasmanian]

When i was about 6 *i think* I tried to swallow one of those big vitamin c pills. It got stuck and i started to chok and couldnt breathe. Thankfully my dad was near me and gave me the heimlich maneuver. It took me 6 years before i got over my phobia of pills. I still have a hard time but i can take them.

 

[Syringer]

I use saliva as a lubricant in order to help me swallow..

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Syringer
I use saliva as a lubricant in order to help me swallow..

L&R ->

 

[gamepad]

Originally posted by: maxster
The bigger question is why are you taking calcium supplements in the first place.

I bought them just to practice swallowing pills. I figured 500mg would be a comfortable size, but apparently it's not.

I'll have to find a 400mg supplement this week.

 

[LtPage1]

Quit whining and just swallow it. It's all in your head.

 

[flunky nassau]

I can't swalow pills either, but when I'm eating a prime rib, I'll swallow fist-sized bolus.

Funny how that works.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: yankeesfan
Nope. You are able to, but are psychologically screwed up.

this is correct. it's pretty easy.

 

[Gothgar]

Yeah, I don't understand this, I've never had problems, at times I've had to take 5+ pills and I just stuck them all in my mouth and swallowed them, no big deal.