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What Should I Do To Relieve Pain After Swallowing A Big Pill?
Yesterday I took a 875 mg of amoxicillin, it is a BIG pill. At first it got stuck and I sorta panicked, I cut it in two and tried again. After swallowing it, I felt like I had swallowed air and since then I have had chest and back pain. It hurts when I swallow, but it does not seem to be heart related. I cannot get the air bubble to move. Should I be worried or what can I do to relieve the pain? I ve tried tums, nexium but no relief.
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to microtrauma during the swallowing of the Amoxicillin .
I recommend using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest to drink liquids.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to microtrauma during the swallowing of the Amoxicillin .
I recommend using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest to drink liquids.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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