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Paxlovid pill for covid trouble swallowing . i have esophagitis swallowing a big pill is very hard it gets struck in throat n choke .can i cut the pill and swallow what are other options ? please help?
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You can crush it and mix it something which you can swallow easily. Good luck
Answered 8/25/2023
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I recommend call your pharmacist for best advice about ways to take paxlovid. My information is that it should not be chewed,broken or crushed and must be taken whole. You may have to take a different antiviral medication if you're unable to swallow paxlovid.
Answered 8/28/2023
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