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K-citrate pills too large to swallow. post-lithotripsy x-ray showing some calculi still in the kidney. prescribing md not responding. what to do?
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Hydrate: First off it should be fine to crush the pills if too large. Secondly, drink lots and lots and LOTS of water for the stones you might still have and don't worry if they are small enough then could pass on there own sometimes with minimal difficulty- try to stay away from caffeinated beverages in the time being. One you do get a hold of your doctor- they might consider prescribing flomax (tamsulosin).
Answered 6/14/2014
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