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I have trouble taking pills. will my antibiotics still work if i crush them and put them in my water, and then drink that?

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Dr. Aaron Ament answered

YES: Just be sure to get the entire amount down. But maybe if you try with jelly beans or something similar long enough you'll train yourself to swallow pills...

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have trouble taking pills. will my antibiotics still work if i crush them and put them in my water, and then drink that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Ament answered

Dr Altman agreed

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