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Can Coreg Be Cut Into Half And Taken?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Question: CAN I CUT A 6.5 DOSE OF COREG IN HALF AND USE IT FOR A 3.125 DOSE WITHOUT A PROBLEM?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No, that is not advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Its better to get a 3.125 mg tablet rather than breaking 6.5 mg tablet.

Sometimes these tablets are designed for slow release and breaking tablet will alter this.

Hope this helps.Regards.
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Can Coreg Be Cut Into Half And Taken?

Brief Answer: No, that is not advisable. Detailed Answer: Hello, Its better to get a 3.125 mg tablet rather than breaking 6.5 mg tablet. Sometimes these tablets are designed for slow release and breaking tablet will alter this. Hope this helps.Regards.