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Re: Dr. Sam Can I cut a GlucophageXR pill in half?

From: Tangelo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 09:35:24 -0500 (CDT)


Good question. My doctor prescribed half of a pill as well, but my Pharmacist said do not cut it in half. Let me know what you find...

Thanks, Tangy ;)

At Fri, 26 Jul 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Dr. Sam, Can I cut a GlucophageXR pill in half?
>
>My daughter recently started taking glucophage for PCOS and IR
>complaints. Is it ok to cut the 500mgXR pill in half? The doctor wrote
>the prescription so she should start with 250mgXR daily, and that it was
>ok to cut the pill in half. The pharmacist says no, she should not cut
>it in half. What is your opinion?
>
>Many Thanks!




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