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What happens if you swallow a pill whole that is suppose to dissolve under tongue?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Swallow: Might lose some efficacy or action delayed.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 12/15/2020

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