Why You Should Always Take Pills with Water

My partner has a habit that completely baffles me. No, it’s not the way he leaves his shoes in the middle of the living room or how he never seems to finish his coffee before it turns cold. It’s the fact that he swallows pills without a single drop of water—utterly shocking!

I honestly don’t know how he manages this. I require nearly a full cup of water to take each vitamin or medication. If a pill isn’t coated or in a gel capsule, I struggle to get it down. Maybe I just have a sensitive gag reflex or something. Sometimes, it takes multiple attempts—even with water! So, I’m left wondering what kind of superhuman esophagus my partner possesses. His method is simply a gulp, and the pill disappears—no water needed.

The sound of that dry swallow makes me cringe, and I can’t stand being around when it happens. Recently, he developed an ear infection, which meant he was dry swallowing several pills daily. First, it was pain relievers, followed by antibiotics, and then antihistamines due to an allergic reaction to the antibiotics.

After witnessing this dry swallowing marathon, I couldn’t hold back any longer and took to Facebook to vent. To my surprise, I discovered that my partner isn’t alone in this odd habit. Many friends have partners who do the same, and they all agree that it’s just as strange and off-putting.

What truly shocked me, though, was learning that swallowing pills without water can actually be harmful. A doctor friend pointed out that without water, pills can get stuck in the esophagus, potentially causing damage. Others reminded me that most medication instructions recommend taking pills with a cup of water—something I always follow. One friend even shared a story about her father, a doctor, who got an antibiotic lodged in his throat after years of dry swallowing, leading to a painful ulceration that took a long time to heal.

Healthline backs this up, stating that taking pills without water can increase the risk of them getting stuck in the esophagus, which could irritate the lining. Plus, if you don’t take medication with water, it might not work as effectively—definitely not ideal when you need relief!

After sharing this information with my partner, he agreed to start using water but grumbled that it’s inconvenient. However, I think it would be far more inconvenient to end up in the ER because a pill was lodged in his throat.

I suspect he secretly believes he’s some kind of tough guy for swallowing pills dry, but I disagree. Old habits are hard to break, but I’m determined to help him ditch this one—for his health and my sanity. Because honestly, if I have to witness another dry swallow, I might just lose my lunch!

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