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What Can Happen If You Chew a Pill? Understanding the Dangers of Altering Medications

5 min read
According to one review, many medicines available in tablet or capsule form are not supposed to be chewed, opened, or crushed, and doing so can have serious, sometimes deadly, consequences. Anyone considering an alternative way to take their medicine should first know what can happen if you chew a pill, as the practice can alter its intended effects and safety profile.