Problems swallowing pills: Lean forward technique | NHS

Lots of people find it hard to swallow pills.

There are things you can try to make it easier and a pharmacist can offer advice.

[abegailelaurza]

At the age of 17, I still have fear of swallowing pills. Although there are lucky times I could swallow it normally or with a fruit attached, yet I still don't know how to remove this fear. I hate to be laughed at and then tell me "It was so damn easy!" cuz it ain't. I envy people who are my peers and they already swallowed huge ones.

[IglooDweller]

I have never been able to swallow pills, but with this technique it was mind-blowingly easy. I didn't feel anything.

[lejlabesirevic]

it is currently melting in my mouth i cant do it literally it just wont go

[ariyy_xo]

Leaning forward helps so much. Thank you!

[randomuser]

Thank you!!! It worked so fast! I think not thinking too much, just doing while you drink the water helps a lot.

[amandeb]

Thank you mam ... It worked I am 14 years old❤

[enfakidgatas]

but where is the pill located in your mouth when you lean forward

[oemoqsn]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH IT REALLY WORKS!! ☺️😊

[ferocious]

I’ve been trying to swallow this pill for 45mins now and it’s not going down and I’ve drank two pints of water too at this point 🙄

[VitorEngRN]

I have dysphagia. Does this work as well with tablets? I'm asking because I cannot do the pop bottle method.

[MOSTWANTEDyt]

I have got the perfect video. Thanks for making 😊

[Lovelyangel-czpe]

This not for me I just let it sit in my mouth with water

[FuzzyBear]

Tried this method - for a few seconds felt like it was going to work but just as I got hopeful I ended up with water and a capsule all over me.

[rizzyshirokayano-]

taking my first pill medication at 14, hoping this works... ╥﹏╥

[DyingFishOnADish]

i can swallow any pill, but not capsules, they make me nauseous and i throw up