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I have to take 2x 500mg azithromycin tablets at once but i struggle taking pills and always choke. i usually crush pills up and take it with food or water but ive read its not as effective. what do you recommend i mix it while its still effective?

Q: i have to take 2x 500mg azithromycin tablets at once but i struggle taking pills and always choke. i usually crush pills up and take it with food or water but ive read its not as effective. what do you recommend i mix it while its still effective?

: Unless it is a time release tablet, breaking or crushing it will not interfere with its effectiveness.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unless it is a time release tablet, breaking or crushing it will not interfere with its effectiveness.

Answered 2/12/2023

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A member asked:

I have to take 2x 500mg azithromycin tablets at once but i struggle taking pills and always choke. i usually crush pills up and take it with food or water but ive read its not as effective. what do you recommend i mix it while its still effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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