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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 7 1:58pm | Replies (37)
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@edwardh

Food also ensures the med reaches the stomach. My doctor said he had a patient who burned his esophagus when a Prednisone got stuck because he dry swallowed it.

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jabrown0407 | @jabrown0407 | Sep 7 6:43am

I always drink about 4oz of water (1/4 cup) before taking any med to "wet down" the esophagus, then take the med with about 6-8 oz of water. My family doctor over 50 years ago taught me to do it - it works so why change. Getting meds stuck the esophagus can me scary - it is avoidable.

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