Tag: Swallowing difficulty

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.

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common symptom, with prevalence rates estimated at 10% to 22% in Americans over 50 [1.6.4]. There's no single answer to 'What is the best medicine for dysphagia?' because treatment targets the underlying cause [1.3.3].