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My father get mild paralysis at right side. Due to which he is unable to swallow tablets. Doc prescribe T.dexona0.5 , T.levipil 500, T.ativan 1, T.serenace. Can we crushed the tablets in powder form so that he can able swallow.
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Yes... Swallowing should improve with time
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however rule out local causes in food pipe if swallowing difficulty precede the stroke
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u can crush
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