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How many minutes, in general, should someone keep a sublingual/liquid medication under tongue before being allowed to eat/drink/swallow again?

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One minute or less: unless pill is very large.

Answered 1/23/2018

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

10: Once dissolved the medication should be absorbed quickly. After 10 minutes drinking should be OK.

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