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Re: Countering pill-swallowing anxiety. - March 27th 2019, 12:39 AM
A lot of meds are now coming as sublingual (under the tongue) I have that for my Ativan as it works faster. Some also come transdermal (patches)

Edit: some pills can be crushed (check with the doctor first) we do this for our seniors who have trouble swallowing. Then we put it in apple sauce.


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