Problems swallowing pills

Overview

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.

Causes

Problems swallowing pills can be due to: fear of choking – this can make your throat tense and narrow when you try to swallowadry mouthgeneralswallowing difficulties (dysphagia)– for example, due to a condition such as astroke