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Dear doctor, I am 22 years old. My main problem is the fear of swallowing tablets and pills. Since I was small I had this fear, and once or twice it got stuck in my throat and I felt like choking, but I was fine as the pill went down after that. Since then I am having this problem, however now I am able to swallow some shapes and small to medium sizes. Now I am in a dilemma as I am prescribed ITRATUF capsules two times a day which I have a hard time dealing with it. Please suggest some tips or suggestions to counter my fear. I really need help here.
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you can take a sip of water first, keep it in mouth then put the capsule and swallow. instead of taking the capsule 1st.
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Dear lybrate-user l generally advice my patients to practice with gems. You can also try that.
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Put the capsule at the back of your throat and then swallow with a sip of water. The trick is to keep the tablet at the back of the throat - then it will go down better. Regards.
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