Topic Title: An Ideas???
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, Wed 7 May 13:06
I have had moderate depression for years. I was once prescribed prozac but didn't ever take it because I am afraid of all the side effects. After hearing all of your positive experiences with SJW, I'm thinking of giving it a try. The only problem I have is that I have a hard time taking pills. I do take birth control and can swallow those ok but anything much bigger is a big problem for me. I've seen from reading other posts that many people like the Nature's Resource brand. I looked it up online but I'm afraid the capsules are quite large. I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem or knows of any brands that carry very small pills? I also saw that GNC offers a liquid source, has anyone ever tried this, is it as effective as the pill form? Thanks for any advice.
Jennifer
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, Tue 13 May 16:13
I take 6. I just moved up to 8 a couple days ago. I'm taking SJW along with 5-HTP and Ginkgo Biloba. I take a total of about 12 pills a day, and I have had no problems or side effects.
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| | "Re(1):An Ideas???" , Wed 7 May 21:22:
I am currently taking Nature's Resources 150mg and I find the pills easier to swallow than those compared to GNC. Here are some tips I found that should help. Good luck
http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/nc/instant_solutions.asp#pill
A Difficult Pill to Swallow?
Often a good multivitamin program requires that you take a number of capsules and pills throughout the day. For some people, though, swallowing pills can be a real problem that makes such programs difficult to follow.
Fortunately, there are many easy methods you can try if swallowing pills poses a problem for you (I wish I would have known all of this when I was kid and my mother was trying to make me swallow a pill or capsule).
Trouble Swallowing? Head in the Right Direction
Swallowing capsules can sometimes be difficult since they have a tendency to float. Most of us tilt our heads back when trying to swallow one, but this allows it to "float" to the top, which is at the front of your mouth. This makes the capsule even more difficult to get down your throat.
Next time, after placing a capsule in your mouth and taking a small sip of water, try tilting your head slightly forward and then swallow.
If a Pill Gets Stuck, Go Bananas
For those pesky pills that get caught in your throat, eat a banana. Bananas have just the right mushy, smooth consistency to dislodge and carry it into the stomach.
When a Gag Isn't Funny
Pill swallowing problems usually stem from an over-sensitive gag reflex. There is one way to "fool" the reflex.
Next time you take your vitamins, try drinking the water you wash them down with from a soda bottle. Keeping your lips in contact with the bottle, use a sucking action to drink from the bottle. The swallowing reflex is triggered automatically by pursing the lips and sucking. Distilled water works fine, but carbonated water works even better.
By the way, this is a good way to get children to swallow pills also.
[this message was edited by tgaddis on Wed 7 May 21:45]
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, Tue 13 May 14:14
tgaddis,
Thanks for your response. I went out and bought the Nature's Resource 150mg and your right they are a little easier to swallow.
I have another question for you, if you don't mind. How many do you take a day? I see on the website they recommend 900mg a day, but that would be 6 pills a day and that seems like a lot. I asked the pharmacist where I bought them and he said it seemed like a lot to him too. I really want this to work and I want to take the right amount, so I was just wondering what amount you found to be sufficent.
Thanks.
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