Pill stuck in throat?
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Pill stuck in throat?
| Mon, 05-03-2004 - 5:37pm |
Does anyone ever worry about their pill getting stuck in their throat or esophogus? I'm probably paranoid, but sometimes, when I take my pill without water handy (if I'm out or unable to grab a beverage), it feels like it doesn't make it all the way down. I imagine it probably has, but does anyone know if this is a valid concern?
What would happen if your pill dissolved someplace BESIDES your stomach (mouth, esophogus, etc.)?
Just curious - thanks!! :)

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in terms of dissolution, as far as i rememeber, birth controls pills are dissolved in the stomach and absorbed in the small intestine. some drugs are enteric coated and don't dissolve in the stomach, but rather stay whole until the intestinal absorption process begins, but i'm pretty sure birth control pills aren't like that. usually enteric coated medicines clearly state that they must not be chewed or crushed. anyway, since your BCPs are probably dissolved in the stomach, i don't think it's really a problem if they start dissolving a little sooner, like in your throat or on the tip of your tongue.