Fact check: According to Wikipedia, cyanide causes death within minutes if the capsule is suckled on, but if swallowed, it would be an agonizing death that took hours.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement's core claim about different timelines for cyanide poisoning based on method of exposure is generally supported by medical evidence, though with some important nuances. Multiple sources confirm that cyanide is indeed one of the most rapidly lethal poisons known to humans ^[1], with timing varying significantly based on the method of exposure:

• Intravenous administration can cause death within seconds to minutes ^[2]
• Inhalation can cause symptoms within one minute ^[1]
• Oral ingestion typically takes longer, potentially a few hours ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement oversimplifies several important aspects of cyanide poisoning:

• There are multiple routes of exposure beyond just sucking or swallowing, including inhalation and dermal contact ^[2]
• The fatal concentration for humans is specifically estimated at 546 ppm after a 10-minute exposure through inhalation ^[2]
• The timeline to death isn't as binary (minutes vs. hours) as suggested - sources indicate it can range from "a few minutes to a few hours" depending on various factors ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• It presents a false dichotomy between only two methods of exposure, when medical literature recognizes multiple routes including inhalation, oral ingestion, intravenous administration, and dermal contact ^[2]
• It oversimplifies the death timeline into just two categories (minutes vs. hours), when medical sources indicate a more complex range of possibilities ^[1]
• The use of the term "agonizing" is not specifically supported by any of the medical sources provided, suggesting potential emotional manipulation rather than medical fact
• The statement appears to be focused on suicide/poisoning scenarios rather than medical information, which could be problematic from a public health perspective