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Will i be able to swallow my birth control pills after tonsil surgery?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: After the surgery, your throat will be very sore for several days BUT the birth control pills are quite small (smaller than the pain pills your doc will undoubtedly prescribe), so getting them down shouldn't be a major problem. Hope this helps.

Dr Richards agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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