my father-in-law has cancer. can we cut it,because he don't want to get addicted
2007-01-20 06:36:16 · 7 answers · asked by clgarnerus 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Cutting oxycotin in half isn't a good idea at ALL... it's time released and meant to give a small dosage over a long period of time, so cutting it in half would give the full dosage at once. Not only is this dangerous, but it'll lead to addiction much faster than giving the whole pill.
Percocet and vicodin (hydrocodone and oxycodone) are fine to do this with, though, as they aren't time-release and half a pill will give half a dose.
2007-01-20 06:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jersey Giant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't cut it. Long acting pills are designed for slow release. Giving him a cut pill could release more medicine faster and cause him problems.
The last thing he should worry about is getting addicted. Comfort in a cancer patient is paramount. You didn't say if his cancer was terminal or not. If so, there's no harm in addiction in his case.
2007-01-21 10:37:01 · answer #2 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy crap. Are you kidding? He has CANCER. Give him the whole, damn pill. He's not going to get addicted. Cripes. The poor man.
Glad you aren't taking care of ME.
2007-01-20 14:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Pl consult the doctor as it is not a normal problem.
2007-01-20 14:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but i suggest talking to your physician about your fears.
he can prescribe a lower dose or a different drug.
tramdol is a non
narcotic painkiller, and works well for people like your father in law.
sorry to hear about the cancer.
2007-01-20 14:41:27 · answer #5 · answered by spoonman 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Noooooooooooooooo.
Take it exactly as directed. It's time released, and is designed to be un-fooled around with.
2007-01-20 14:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes you can
2007-01-20 14:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by ac_ohfosho 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋