I just started on 10mg. Lexapro and have had some stomach/intestinal issues. My friend said I should just put the pill under my tongue and let it dissolve, to minimize my GI issues. It seems logical that this would work and perhaps even get the medicine into my bloodstream faster than swallowing the pill. Anyone have any experience with this or advice? Thank you
Lexapro-under my tongue (sublingual)?
Question posted by RSRx on 17 May 2021
Last updated on 18 May 2021 by masso
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"Sublingual administration involves placing a drug under your tongue to dissolve and absorb into your blood through the tissue there. Buccal administration involves placing a drug between your gums and cheek, where it also dissolves and is absorbed into your blood."
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