Question 1

i recently had difficulty swallowing a lexapro (escitalopram) pill. it then dissolved in my throat. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: How recent? Any other symptoms-can't swallow, difficult breathing, wheezing? If so, call md now. If not, probably not a major issue.  Call md. Always swallow meds sitting up, with lots of water.

Question 2

swallowed capsule this morning, pill went down sideways. throat hurts since, could it still be stuck? wouldnt it dissolve by now? should be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: that it is still stuck there.  It most likely irritated the area when you swallowed it.  If you develop any breathing problem or voice loss, it could have gone down the trachea.  If pain persists beyond one day or if you develop breathing or voice problem, you should see a doctor.

Question 3

magnesium ox pill got stuck.think dissolved in throat after a day cuz it feels different then when was first stuck now throat mildly burning/irritated

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: This is common and would just allow to heal. It is probably just a contact reaction to the pill that was there on the tissue of the throat. Drink lots of water etc and keep an eye on this. As long as this gets better each day nothing to worry about. You can take a tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil and this might help some of the  discomfort also.

Question 4

magnesium citrate pill stuck in throat will it dissolve on it's own?

Accepted Answer

Eventually: but SLOWLY and I suggest that you try the old "trick" of eating some soft bread and washing it down with a long HOT drink!!

Not too hot!
Give it a try
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 5

i think my birth control pill may have gotten stuck in my throat last night and partially dissolved there. could this lower the effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Drink water: while standing up, drink 16 ounces of water or juice.
after 15-30 minutes, repeat this. if sensation goes away by end of day, then resume BC pill the next day as per usual. if sensation doesn't go away, see you doctor tomorrow.  in general, take pills with lots of water/juice and don't lie down for at keast 30 minutes.

Question 6

i took a magnesium oxide pill yesterday 400mg and it was very difficult to swallow now a day later i still feel ike its stuck right in the middleof my throat will it eventually dissolve its very uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Ouch!: This may be a problem.Try milk (the fats may help lubricate and reduce irritation.Do you really need mg oxide supplements?

Question 7

pills and food get caught in throat

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia. C MD: Difficulty swallowing  needs evaluation. C your doc. May need ENT exam, video esophagram, etc.

Question 8

is it possible that a pill struck in your throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible for a pill to become lodged in the throat and depending on the medication this can be quite serious.  More commonly, the pill passes but the sensation persists from irritation of the lining of the throat.

Question 9

how to get a pill down your throat when its stuck?

Accepted Answer

Drink it down: It depends where it is stuck.But most pills will pass down if stuck in esophagus by drinking water.But if it is stuck in the throat before it has to be swallowed then you can either swallow it down through the esophagus or simply cough it out and try it again,Most adults can swallow pills without any difficulty.

Question 10

why do pills feel like they are in your throat for a few minutes after taking them even though they aren't. don't feel stuck just like there is a sensation for a min. is this normal and why?

Accepted Answer

GERD?: You may not be drinking enough fluid when you take pills, try taking them with applesauce or food. You may have a condition called dysphagia, see your provider to check this out!

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Pill dissolved in my throat

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I recently had difficulty swallowing a lexapro (escitalopram) pill. it then dissolved in my throat. should i be worried?

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Swallowed capsule this morning, pill went down sideways. throat hurts since, could it still be stuck? wouldnt it dissolve by now? should be concerned?

A member asked:

Magnesium ox pill got stuck.think dissolved in throat after a day cuz it feels different then when was first stuck now throat mildly burning/irritated

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Magnesium citrate pill stuck in throat will it dissolve on it's own?

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I think my birth control pill may have gotten stuck in my throat last night and partially dissolved there. could this lower the effectiveness?

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I took a magnesium oxide pill yesterday 400mg and it was very difficult to swallow now a day later i still feel ike its stuck right in the middleof my throat will it eventually dissolve its very uncomfortable?

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Pills and food get caught in throat

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Is it possible that a pill struck in your throat?

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How to get a pill down your throat when its stuck?

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Why do pills feel like they are in your throat for a few minutes after taking them even though they aren't. don't feel stuck just like there is a sensation for a min. is this normal and why?

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