DEAR DR. GOTT:
A few years ago I had a bout of ill health and was prescribed potassium pills. I took a few and found I couldn’t swallow them. I then requested potassium in liquid form. I was advised by the pharmacist the taste would be terrible and he was right. The first dose was the worst. I tried a few methods and came up with taking bad tasting medication followed with an ice cube. I let it melt in my mouth and the bad taste disappears instantly.
Pass this remedy along to your readers and patients.
DEAR READER:
Done. While I admit your remedy is a bit unusual, you’ve hit on something that works for you. Have you tried diluting your potassium with 4 ounces of water, tea or juice? This approach might be easier than waiting for the ice cube to melt. For those who have difficulties swallowing pills, try placing applesauce on a teaspoon and burying the tablet or capsule within the sauce for ease of ingestion.
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