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How Much Dosage To Take?

My doctor in error ordered my blood pressure med lisiniprol/hctz 20/25mg 1 a day which was my former dose. The correct dosage should have been 10/12.5. The script is in progress with Rx provider. Can I just cut 20/25 pills in half with cutter to get correct dosage.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Hi,
you can cut to half tablet and take, there is no problem.
you can take half tablet daily till you finish this strip.
Ok and take care.
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How Much Dosage To Take?

Hi, you can cut to half tablet and take, there is no problem. you can take half tablet daily till you finish this strip. Ok and take care.