Can U Cut The Pill In Half

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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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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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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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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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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I only want to take half ofy op 15 can I cut it in half to swallow ## No, this is not considered safe, even though they are supposed to be formulated to prevent the release of all of the medication at once, they are supposed to be time released and there is always the possibility that cutting them could release too much at once, resulting in overdose, especially if you aren't used to taking narcotics. If you don't want to take the full dosage, at once, you should consult your doctor, because there is also a 10mg tablet available. This medication may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, constipation and dry mouth. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Foot surgery, took one pill 5/325 rapid pulse, blurry vision small headache. Only lasted for about half hour. ## Hello, Kate! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you had. Which medication are you asking about? There are several available in that dosage. Generally, if it isn't time released, you can cut or break it in half, but you can't do so with something that is time released, because that creates the risk of your getting too much of the active ingredients at once. This is 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. ## M365 is on the all white oblong pill (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) 5-325 from my L4-L5 back surgery. I just want to cut it in half to wea...

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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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I am cutting the Bactrim in half. I took full dosage two days but I cannot chance a fall so I cut in half. If I have dizziness, I will not finish. I can get natural product for UTIs. I do not take anything but an occasional ibuprophen so my system is clean. I never take prescribed drugs as a rule. ## Yes, this is not a time released medication, so you can safely cut it, however you should only do so under the approval of your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, Has there been any change? How are you doing? ## Can I take a half dose of Bactrim to lower my dose because 800mg is too high for me? I've been on macrobid for 3 days (uti) but it's making me sick and does not seem to be wo...

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I'm a war vet and got shot in my back during my time in Iraq. I finally found a doctor who wold help me manage my pain. I was given ip204 which Ishould kinda strong for me. I've never taken anything before. Can I spilt this in half so it's not so strong ## Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 325mgs of Acetaminophen, and 10mgs of Oxycodone, in a regular release formulation, so it can be cut in half, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I asked my doctor the same question yesterday, she said "no", because once it hits the air, the strength starts to dissipate, or weaken. So she put me on the lowest dose, as I hope to get off them and all meds eventually. ## No, you can't cut it in half and the reason for it is because it is time released and cutting the patch could cause you to get too much of the medication at once, which may result in a dangerous overdose. Learn more Fentanyl details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## What about the new style without the gel. You know like the nicotine patches Can you cut those ones half? and just cut your dose.. thanks.. Dave ## I have been using the Mylan matrix (non-gel) patches for some time now and have had no problems with cutting them. I remove 1/6...

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It is blank on other side. There is a score mark. Someone said hydrocodone another said oxycodone. ## Are there any markings on it, or just the score? If there are no markings, it can be ruled out as being a U.S. manufactured and approved prescription medication, because they are all required to have markings to enable their identification. However, it could be any one of a large number of over the counter products and there is also a small chance that it could be a foreign medication. Does anyone have any ideas what this tablet contains?

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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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