sleepy_lady Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 My doctor hasn't responded to me, and I'm almost due for my next dose (My 10mg bottle ran out, I was given 20mg this time around because the walmart near me told me they were stopping carrying 10mg--professional, I know.), so I'm about to split a tablet just because I'm not sure what else I can do! I got two different answers when I called my local pharmacies (The woman who answered the phone at one pharmacy told me not to split the tablet, but a pharmacist at another pharmacy told me it was completely safe.) My resting heart rate is already super slow when I'm relaxed, so I don't want to cause any trouble for myself by taking a whole 20mg. My 20mg tablets look like this: In case that helps, does anyone split this pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 If a tablet is scored it means you can split it in half, that is why the score is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterSown Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 My EP has me chopping in half carvedilol. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Most beta blockers can be split and your pill is scored, but it is always best to confirm with the pharmacist where you got the pill from. You should also let your dr know they gave you the wrong dosage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 My pharmacist has split pills for me when they did not have the right dose available. Surprised they would not offer to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 I would say it is probably fine, but check with your doctor and pharmacist. The reason it is not advised is because the pill may not be perfectly 10mg. I have personally cut pills but the exact dosage is not required. I would get with your doctor though just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterSown Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Next time you are at the pharmacy check out their selection of pill splitters. I bought one for under ten bucks and it does a great job cutting pills in half, even ones without the line down the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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