Can This Pill Be Cut In Half

nadolol 40 mg can it be split ## Hi bernie, Usually if there is a score line (divid) embedded into the tablet, it means the manufacturer purposely made it so patients could easily cut it in half. And after looking at several images of Nadolol 40mg tabs on the internet, it appears that nearly all of them do have a score line. So in that aspect I don't see why you wouldn't be able to split it in half, provided that it's ok with your doctor. I hope this helps!

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can i cut toviaz 8 mg er in half to take 4 mg? ## Hello, Ivonne! How are you? The ER designates this medication as being time released, so no, you cannot safely cut it, because that may cause you to get too much of the medication, at once, which may result in overdose. The FDA lists this medication as being used to treat overactive bladder. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I am going to start taking this however I was wondering if I could cut a pill in half before I take a full one the side effects make me nervous. ## Hello, Kai! How are you? In order for the medication to be effective, you should take the full dose as prescribed. Which side effects concern you? Perhaps that can be addressed to help you. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness and anorexia.

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Is it okay to cut a vitamin d pill in half if you think it's too much at once? ## Hello, Sylvia! How are you? You can cut or break any tablet that isn't time released, or doesn't instruct you not to do so on the label, unless your doctor has told you not to do so. The FDA lists the possible side effects of vitamin D as including nausea and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Cutting Lipitor in half ## Yes, this can safely be done with any medication that is not time released and/or does not specifically instruct you not to do so. Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I have bad nightmares and a fever blister on my lower lip. I take 90mg contrave. Can I cut the dose in half? ## Contrave is time released, so you should not split the tablets. You would normally find a score line on tablets that can be split, but there is none in this case. NDC: 51267-890 "CONTRAVE should be taken by mouth in the morning and in the evening. The tablets should not be cut, chewed, or crushed. Total daily doses greater than 32 mg/360 mg per day (two tablets twice daily) are not recommended. In clinical trials, CONTRAVE was administered with meals. However, CONTRAVE should not be taken with a high-fat meal because of a resulting significant increase in bupropion and naltrexone systemic exposure" Ref: DailyMed

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I have 10 mg Vesicare pills and I only need to take 5 mg. I would like to cut them in half. They are not scored. I know that I can break them with my nails. Do pharmacies sell pill cutters. Thank you. ## As long as a medication is not time released and your doctor/pharmacist has not instructed you otherwise, then it is safe to divide pills. You should double check the tablets you have, just to be certain, with a pharmacist. Have you tried contacting them? As to pill cutters, yes they do sell them, there are many different ones available, price depends on the type you want.

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My 87 year old mom is staying with me at Christmas. I have LASIK and potassium that are supposed to be given 20mg and 10 mg respectively. Can I half the dose? ## Hello, Anita! How are you? Yes, as long as tablet, such as the Lasix isn't time released or marked that you shouldn't cut, break or chew it, it is okay to do so, but you should always make sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. The potassium, however, is one of those that is usually marked not to be broken, cut, crushed or etc. It can cause severe irritation of the stomach if that is done, so it needs to be taken whole. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Small round pink pill that should be taken (1 tablet) under the tongue when necessary. can't be bought over the counter. i think the name starts with a D. ## That's not much to go on, since the shape and color means nothing, especially in over the counter products. As to being dissolved under the tongue, there are quite a few that can be done with, as well, including some supplement products, such as Vitamin B12 sublingual tabs. If it starts with a D and is an OTC product, it could be Diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Bendaryl, which is used to treat allergies. Is this possibly it? If you remember what it was meant to treat, then that may help us narrow it down.

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I used chantix to quit smokong for several months, then slipped up and started again. I would like to use the remaining pills to help me stop again. These are the Blue full strength pills and I was wondering if i can cut them in half to use a the starting dosage? Or can I just start back with the blue pills? ## I suggest asking your doctor or pharmacist, some pills can be safely cut in half and some cannot. ## I was wondering the same thing so I called the pharmacy to find out. They said that you CAN cut the 1mg tablets in half to begin to use Chantix again.

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Can I cut the little pink round oxycodone in half, bc taking it whole is to much. It says k 52 on the pill ## Hello, Rachel! How are you? Did you mean the one with the K56 marking? If so, it is manufactured by KVK Tech and they list as containing 10mgs of Oxycoodone in a regular release formulation, so yes, it can safely be cut, if your doctor approves of you lowering your dosage. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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My Dr. said I can cut 20mg of xarelto in half in order to help wean me off of them. My question is, is this okay to do? ## It is always best to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Are you on any other medications? ## My doc prescribed 20mg xarelto. I have 15mg on hand. Can I cut one to add to 15mg to make 20mg?

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i have just started taking 2mg tablet today and it is causing diarreah can i cut it in half and try it (it is very expensive here in Australia). also if i can cut it in half will the leftover half that i will take the next day still be effective (how long before deterioration of the cut half)? thanks in advance ## Hello, Cj! How are you doing? I am not actually familiar with this, since it's from Australia, so I don't know whether or not it is a time released tablet. If it isn't, then it should be safe for you to cut it in half, as long as your doctor approves, but you can't do that if it is a time released formulation of the medication. Learn more Resolor details here. And it won't deteriorate fast enough to be an issue if you're using it within a day or two of ...

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Can a 15 mg Meloxicam be cut in half? I have reactions to anti-inflammatory and would like to see if I can get by with 7.5 mg but already have a full bottle of 15 mg. ## Generally, if there is a score line on the pill, it is meant to be cut in half for these circumstances. But if there is not one, this can safely be done with any medication that is not time released and/or does not specifically instruct you not to do so. Just be sure to continue to take it as recommended by your doctor. ## Is Mobic (generic for meloxicam) time release ?...just wondering since it is once daily.

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Can a 10mg Cyclobenzaprine be cut in half? ## Yes, it can be cut in half, since it isn't a time released tablet. This is true of most medications, unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically instructs you otherwise. There are some, such as potent potassium supplements, that can cause damage to the stomach and esophagus, if they are cut in half. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Can 10 mg flexeril be broken in half if it does not have a score line ## Hi Dana, yes , u can cut them in half. I use 2 take 10 mg of Flexeril and I cut them in half. I take medication now that's not scored and I cut it in half. I use a pill cutter, it's much easier.

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can amox/k clav 875-125 be cut in half? ## What has your doctor advised? Augmentin with Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic and it isn't time released, so you should be able to cut them in half and take half the dosage, unless your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you otherwise.

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Is it safe to cut an op 30mg in half?? ## No, it is a time released tablet and cutting it could cause you to get too much of the medication at once, which may result in overdose. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Prescribed Norco 5/325 given Watson 3202. Take one or two pills(caplet) as needed for pain. I would rather take 1/2 of one. Pill is white caplet with red speckles and partly scored on one side with WATSON other side 3202 no score can I cut this in 1/2 and take only half? ## Hello, Avalon! How are you? Yes, these are listed as being regular release, so they're safe to cut or break, if your doctor approves. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Dr.wants to cut my Vytorin 10-40 in half. Can this be ok? ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Yes, if your doctor has instructed you to do so, that's fine. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. ## That's all I needed to know, thank you ## Had a heart transplant 23 years ago. I am on 1/40 vytorin. Have dry mouth and muscle pain. Can I cut tab in half?

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I have been taking Metformin XR 500 MG for about 2 years after having an issue with nausea with regular Metformin. In an effort to lower my reliance on meds I began cutting the 500 MG pill in half about 6 months ago and in the last 2 mos have had constant nausea and some diarrhea. Stopped Metformin about 6 weeks ago but still having same issues. Nausea level is about 3-5 on a scale of 1-10. It appears that I should not have split the pills in half. My stomach “growls” constantly and I plan to see a gastroenterologist. I am tired regularly and no longer exercising. ## The ER designates it as being a time released formulation, so no, it should not be cut, or broken, as that could cause you to get too much of the medication, at once. The nausea and diarrhea can be typical side ...

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