Advice on swallowing small pills without getting them stuck

[Mamma36474]

I have no problem swallowing large pills though I find it a bit uncomfortable. Medium size ones like paracetamol are fine.

But I'm finding tiny daily pills (folic acid) keeping getting stuck, in guess in my epiglottis? I always take my time, have a big drink of water to go with it, and it gets stuck almost every time. Last time it was so uncomfortable I had to cough it back up. This morning I can feel it stuck right now, and just have to wait for it to dissolve.

Is there a trick I can use to help me swallow them down completely first time?

I take a good drink of water just before so that my mouth and throat aren't dry before taking the pill and then drink water with it as well

Bite of banana, chew, when you are ready to swallow pop the pill in. Slides down!

Crush them up and take with a spoonful of yoghurt?

I take a lot of pills. Eat a slice of bread or toast. That always gets stuck pills down.

Stick them in a spoon of yoghurt.

You can kind of do what you would with a pet. Stick the pill in something you can swallow.

My OH had Parkinsons and swallowing was impaired ... the yoghurt trick worked fine.

I'm crap at swallowing all pills, but I can do it if I chew a mouthful a food right to the point of swallowing, put the pill in, and swallow it with the food.

Point your chin at the ceiling when swallowing.

I can't swallow a pill unless I've got a mouth full of water first. They never get stuck that way

If the pill floats in your mouth, lean your head forward instead of tilting it back when you swallow your mouthful of water (&pill).

Tilt your head right back when you swallow.

Thanks all, great advice. Will try tomorrow.

This is what I came to say! Leaning forward is the best way.

I find it easier to swallow them with a fizzy drink than still water. I don’t know why. 🤷🏻‍♀️