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Can I Split My Pills?
Can I Split My Pills?You may wonder, “Can I split my pills?” to make it easier to swallow, or to save money, or to use the pills youalready have after your healthcare provider makes changes to your dose.To split your pills safely, follow this basic checklist.Do: Check with your healthcare provider and pharmacist before splitting your pills to make sure the medicationcan be safely halved.Do: Use a tablet cutting device. If you don’t have one already, you can buy one at your local pharmacy.Do: Only split pills as you take them. Do not split the entire bottle of pills at the same time. A split pill will loseits strength sitting around, and you will not get your required dose.Do Not: Split medications that end in ER, SR, XL, or CD. These pills are extended release and may not be splitbecause you will not be getting the prescribed dose of medication.Do Not: Split medications that have a special coating. This would affect how the medication is supposed to bereleased in your body. Kitchen shears or knives should not be used. They can cause the pills to crumble andyou will not get your prescribed dose.There may be good reasons for you to split your pills. Remember, before splitting any pill, always check withyour doctor or pharmacist to make sure that medication can be safely halved and follow this checklist to makesure you are getting the proper dose of medication for your best health.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG56127A EN CanISplitMyPills.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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