What Happens When a Pill Gets Stuck in Your Throat? When a pill is stuck in your throat, it can break down and release the medication causing damage to your esophagus. Tablets can also get lodged in the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), a small valve above your stomach. In bot...
If the pill feels lodged in your throat, you can drink more water after you swallow the pill. Fill your mouth about 80% with water. If you overfill your mouth, you will not be able to swallow all the water at once, and the method may be less effective. You may be able to feel ...