Does anyone know which medications can be injected?

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I am unable to take tablets or oral solutions due to difficulty swallowing. Thus I ask does anyone here know which medications can be injected? I'm seeing the doctor on Thursday because I can't bear being around the people in my cookery class.

Um.... I've not really heard of many. I know that some of the anti-psychotic type medication can be injected in a slow-release form. My friend used to have to see the nurse once a month to get it done. But as far as I know there's only a few types of med that are given like that, and it's normally to people who are schizophrenic. Still, you could ask your doctor - there might be something he/she could do.

Ask a pharmacist.

But here are some alternatives - one not listed is dissolving under your tongue.

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Anyone experiencing difficulty swallowing should be evaluated by a physician to determine the cause. Next, working with a speech and language therapist may be recommended to help strengthen the muscles associated with swallowing or to learn safe alternative procedures.

Safely Mashing or Crushing Meds

In many instances, mashing, crushing or chopping medications and placing them in a spoon full of a soft substance such as pudding, applesauce, peanut butter, Jello or jelly can help them slide down easily. But it is vitally important to find out if this is a safe thing to do first.

Sometimes medications can be crushed and put into empty capsules that are easier to swallow as well. But again, make sure this is safe. Empty capsules can be obtained from a pharmacy.

Liquid Alternatives

Medications that cannot be crushed or broken can be compounded into various other formats by pharmacists. Sometimes liquid alternatives are readily available and a variety of flavors can be added to make them more palatable. This is most commonly done for children.
A Compounding Pharmacist

If necessary, a compounding pharmacist may be needed to transform the medications into an alternative format. This can include liquid or thick liquids, capsules, and even suppositories that can be inserted into the rectum.

Some medications come in a variety of strengths. Often the smallest dose is the smallest tablet and the largest dose can be considerably larger. An option may be to take multiple tablets of the smaller size to avoid problems with a huge pill.

All medications should be taken according to the directions. Check with a pharmacist for help before altering the state of any medication including over the counter medications.

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