What will happen if the patient chews the Cardizem tablet rather than swallow it whole?
Question posted by hjormund on 27 Jan 2017
Last updated on 27 January 2017 by Nunwithgun
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Nunwithgun
27 Jan 2017
Chewing any medication before swallowing will make your body absorb the medication way too quickly increasing the chance for side effects. If you cant swallow the pill, ask your pharmacy for a smaller tablet or possibly a liquid suspension. Good Luck
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