Re: Dr. Sam Can I cut a GlucophageXR pill in half?
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:04:22 -0700
The XR is designed to be slow-release. Cutting it will result in you getting
large (full day) dose in one burst. You can, however, cut the regular pills
without a problem.
Renee
Tangelo wrote:
>
> 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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