Good luckStill looking for answers? We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - You usually end up with pieces unless you have a actual pill cutter which still does not cut then in half. If you cut one of the pastries in half, it’s impossible to get an equal amount of berries on either end. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Hi sryall530, I must agree with the Dr., talk to your doc before doing this please.

Can I cut a Bupropion SR 100 mg in half and take it without adverse effects (seizure, overdose, etc.)? With all the difference sizes available why would you want to cut it in half? In a word, YES. It's also a way to keep my dosage lower so I don't need higher and higher doses of the medicine.Still looking for answers? Another way to cut down is to try taking one every other day, or two days on, one day off etc. However, please be aware of the proper mechanism of pill splitting to make sure that you are taking the right amount of medication in your half-pill. Select one or more newsletters to continue. It isn't scored because its not supposed to be cut.They are not scored for cutting but I have done it. I have seen that you can do this and that you should not do this due to the medication absorbing … read more

They don't cut easily though and it is hard to get them to cut in half. I need to taper down on this med and would like to go to 15 from 20 My Doc said go to 10 but it seems like a big jumpI cut them in half all the time. Unfortunately they never seem to cut evenly, but I taper off of them this way. No, it is coated with a film that causes it to be absorbed a little later on in digestion. I think they are okay to cut in half, the best thing to do is ask your local pharmacist or ring NHS direct both will be able to tell you for sure. This can also be increased to 150 mg in a day in refractory cases. Available for Android and iOS devices. However, I would advise that you follow up with your Doctor on this one. Adult doses can be safely increased to 75 mg per day.

Generally, amlodipine tablets can be safely split. Best wishes to you, Lara The FDA studied pill splitting and issued this guidance in 2013: 1. They don't cut easily though and it is hard to get them to cut in half. In a word, YES. As for your question, yes, you can cut the Elavil in half with no problems.

Available for Android and iOS devices. Make sure you take it with some food if you do try it. IF you are having serious side effects, call your doctor to inform him/her of your problems and ask if you can cut the dose. In pill splitting, a doctor may prescribe a pill with double the needed dose of medication, telling the patient to split the pills and only take half of a pill. You can think of the active ingredient in a tablet the same way—if you cut it when it’s not meant to be cut, you won’t know how to monitor your dosages. 1 Answer - Posted in: amitriptyline, amitriptyline/perphenazine - Answer: I cut them in half all the time. You usually end up with pieces unless you have a actual pill cutter which still does not cut then in half.Hi, i just wanted to add this in case you didn't know... Amitriptyline are available in the following strengths: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 & 150mg. If you cut it, that is taken away. So if you need to take a lower strength tablet, you can ask your doctor to change your prescriptionThe reason I wanted to cut 25 mg , is 25 mg is too much , however 10 mg to little I do cut mine in quarters I asked my pharmacist because I need like you in-between 25mg.