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The lean forward method Put the pill on your tongue. Sip, but do not swallow, some water. Tilt your head forward, chin toward chest. Swallow the water and pill while your head is forward.
- How do you swallow a pill with a gag reflex?
- How do you force a pill to swallow?
- Should you tilt your head back when swallowing a pill?
How do you swallow a pill with a gag reflex?
If the pill does not have to be taken on an empty stomach, take a few big bites of food before swallowing the pill. Eating will stretch your mouth and throat, stimulate saliva release to help things glide down, and suppress the gag reflex. Swallow the pill quickly.
How do you force a pill to swallow?
Try using a plastic water bottle to squeeze a large gulp of water to swallow. Put the pill into the mouth. Take a big sip of drink and look at the floor. In doing this, the pill will float to the back of the mouth so it will be easier to swallow.
Should you tilt your head back when swallowing a pill?
Check Your Head Position
A common misconception about swallowing pills is that it's easier to tilt your head back when taking a pill. However, this is very dangerous, as it opens up the airway – the anterior tube in the neck – and gives the pill a direct shot to the airway.
