why pills under the tongue?
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Certain medications are placed under the tongue (sublingual) or between the teeth and the cheek (buccal). These medications are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream through the lining of the mouth and are used to relieve symptoms almost immediately.
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Do not crush, chew, break, or suck on an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or crushing the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Sucking on a potassium tablet can irritate your mouth or throat.
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Oral contraceptives: One of the most common problems in women who take oral contraceptives is hormonal gingivitis. The inflamed gums become swollen, red and bleed easily. The hormone progesterone in oral contraceptives can make your gum tissue more sensitive to irritants in the mouth, such as food or plaque.
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Men have evolved brains that find women's faces, voices, and body scents most attractive at this time. The pill lowers estrogen levels though, so it may make you lose a little bit of your sexiness edge and decrease the likelihood of being approached by males for sex.
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Lorazepam comes as a sublingual tablet that can be used sublingually (under the tongue) or buccally (in the pocket between the cheek and gums). You may also hear lorazepam called its brand name Ativan.
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Sometimes after you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't go all the way down. This feeling usually goes away within 30 to 60 minutes if you drink liquids or eat a piece of bread.
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Full Stomach, Smaller Dose Many drugs that are given by mouth have a food effect: when a drug is taken with a meal instead of on an empty stomach, the body can absorb more of it. This is because the fat molecules found in food carry the drug efficiently through the stomach and intestines, Dr. Ratain explained.
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Inflamed papillae, or taste buds, are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from hot foods. A canker sore is another common cause of pain on or under the tongue. This is a small, white or yellow sore that can occur for no apparent reason.
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The birth control pill (also called "the Pill") is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs. In this case, the hormones in the Pill control the ovaries and the uterus.
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Combination birth control pills, also known as the pill, are oral contraceptives that contain estrogen and a progestin. Combination birth control pills keep your ovaries from releasing an egg. They also cause changes in the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to keep sperm from joining the egg.
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Take the tablet or capsule with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or suck on a potassium tablet or capsule. Sucking on the pill could irritate your mouth or throat.
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The hormones found in birth control pills are synthetic forms of hormones that naturally occur in your body. When taking these pills, the level of hormones in your body increase. At these increased levels, these hormones can generate changes in your body, such as a temporary increase in breast size or weight gain.
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Capsules Can Be More Difficult to Swallow Than Tablets Many patients have difficulties, both psychologically and physically, swallowing medications. The swallowing of capsules can be particularly difficult. This is because capsules are lighter than water and float due to air trapped inside the gelatine shell.
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The chewable birth control pill may be swallowed whole or chewed and swallowed. If the pill is chewed and then swallowed, the woman should drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid immediately afterwards so that the full dose of medication reaches the stomach and no residue is left in the mouth.
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Capsules tend to break down more quickly than tablets. They may offer faster relief from symptoms than tablets. Tasteless. Capsules are less likely to have an unpleasant taste or odor.
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Over-The-Counter Weight Gain Pills Most weight gain pills claim to increase appetite, slow metabolism, and place added pounds where they're needed. Just as there is no such thing as spot reduction for weight loss, taking a pill will not allow you to spot place the weight you gain.