Question:
Pill stuck

Had to go on an antibiotic for bronchitis by my PCP. I halved it because it was rather large. Now I feel like it is stuck in the area right below my sternum. It's very uncomfortable. Any ideas on how to get it unstuck? Ive tried the adolph meat tenderizer trick but no luck. I took this pill 8 hrs ago and have been drinking water but nothing is dissolving it. thanks for your help! Lisa    — Lisa H. (posted on April 4, 2003)

April 4, 2003
When things get stuck for me I just lie down for a while and try to relax adn it seems to work after a few minutes. Or try drinking something warm like tea. Wendy
   — Wendy H.

April 4, 2003
I doubt that pill is still there, it probably just scratched something inside. I made a mistake soon after my surgery of trying to down a bunch of pills, one right after another...I was in agony! Anyhow, I hope you feel better soon, I also found warm tea helped sooth it. surgery: 7/16/03 -93 pounds start: 253.5 now: 160.5
   — missmollyk

April 4, 2003
Can you swallow water? IF you can then it "probably" is not stuck. the one time I had something stuck, if I sipped water I threw it right up. Mine lasted for 3 1/2 hours. My Dr. told me if this happens again to lay down and let it pass. Although I know someone from my support group that had to have an endescopy done to remove a pill.
   — Haziefrog

April 4, 2003
Can you drink an oz or so of carbonation? Enough to make you burp? Sometimes that relieves the pressure enough to make you more comfy and give the saliva a chance to work on the pill. Also, if you lie down, lie on your LEFT side.
   — vitalady