HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it possible to crush a lysine pill and put it in water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Lysine is safe to crush.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

665 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have strep throat and have a few questions.. i was put on penicillin 3 days ago. i also have scarlet fever. I cant swallow anything at the moment if i crush the pill and drink it with water will it work the same?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I crush pills and add water for my son to take them?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If I put my two 500 mg pills of azythromycin in water and let them dissolve, will they still be affective?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I am being put on lasik for water pills, is there sulfur in it? Need to no,

9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

I have swelling of my ankles and have had this for at least 3 yrs. I have been put on medication, water pills to no avail. My dr says we my never know?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

So i'm curious if i crush up my lysine pill and put it on my cold sore will it speed up the process?
What to do if I cannot barely swallow a little pill. I cannot swallow this one. can I crush it and put it in water and drink it?
What to do if I cannot swallow a pill that big. is it safe to crush it and put it in water and then drink it?
Can i crush the birth control pill and put it into water?
I had my wisdom teeth pulled, if i crush up the pain pills to dust and put it in a cup of water, will it work faster and have the same effects?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.