2007-10-01 05:48:12 · 7 answers · asked by mcksimmy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Most yes, unless it's a time released pill. If you cut those in half, they won't be time-released anymore because the protective coating that slows their release has been cut. Most others are fine to cut.
2007-10-01 05:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are some pills that are controlled by time. You should not split those pills. they are usually referred to as controlled release.
there are some pills that if you cut in half it won't make a difference in their potency.
2007-10-01 05:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the pill, some are enteric coated and not meant to be split, some are made differently and also not meant to be split, suggest you ask the pharmacist at your local drug store if your specific drug can be split.
2007-10-01 05:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you will also cut their efficacy in half. That may well make them totally ineffective - so don't do it.
2007-10-01 05:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you cut in half a 25mg. tablet, you will have 2 12.5mg. doses.
2007-10-01 05:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by canam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are not enteric coated or time released. Call your pharmacy if you are not sure.
2007-10-01 05:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by ruby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will be half as potent.
2007-10-01 09:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋