Swallowing pills causes nausea

[forum contributor]

Hi guys.

Do any of you have trouble taking pills? I'm not having trouble swallowing them, but as soon as I do take them, I get really nauseous and it feels like I'm going to throw up.

Anyone have this problem or know what it could be?

 

[farm]

You may need to take them after eating some food. Do you do that?

 

[forum contributor]

I've tried

Also tried w/a lot of water... but just feel so sick immediately after taking even just one stupid pill.

Blleeeeccchhhhh..... uke_r:

 

[Jiriji]

I have a similar problem unless I eat a little bit of bread or mashed potato (even a potato chip) first. Something starchy is good but avoid calcium a couple of hours before or after taking your pills because it interferes with absorption.

 

[imisspopcorn]

Ahh, sorry Ris.
I used to feel that way too. I would get a really full feeling and then nausea. I swallowed them with gingerale. I conditioned myself into thinking that since gingerale is suppose to help with nausea I would be okay. It helped. Plus the gingerale made me burp and that relieved some of the pressure.

Anyway, I can't wait to be a senior citizen so I can enjoy even more pills!!!

 

[Jerman]

Hey Ris, you might want to try putting them in some jello or some pudding. Hope it works for ya pal.

 

[forum contributor]

Thanks, everyone.

I'm finding that I can take a bunch of small pills at a time, but I'm having difficulty with even one large pill.....?

 

[bella_sky]

Hey hun, I've found that chocolate soy milk helps me get the big pills down. I never thought I'd try soy milk but its surprisingly good Best of luck to you, the meds have their side effects but they work!