Can you cut percocet in half

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Avatar f tn Thank you for the advice. It's good to know i'm not alone. Hopefully you won't mind if i do write to you for support.
689267 tn?1235241749 are you talking about the 5 mg percocet...i used to break mine in half but i don t know about 4ths...i think it would be safe....
Avatar f tn I take Opana 20 mg bid. I take 1-2 Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough. I've ran out of Percocet. I have some Opana 15 mg that I cut into 1/4ths. I took 1/4 and felt better. I know it says not to cut or crush it, I'm just trying to replace the Percocet till I can get another prescription. Tanks.
Avatar m tn the physical part is hard for me I want to stay busy but energy level wont allow it. today I will take 3 and monday going to cut in half and try for 2 and a half for 2 days. thanks again for feedback.
Avatar f tn Hey man, I know you posted this in early december i hope alls good with you. Weaning down is easier if you set a schedule. For example start with taking two percs every 6 hours for a week, then try 1 and a half every 6 hours for a week, then 1 every 6 hours for a week, then half, then you get the picture. Thats how I've done it in the past. I always come back to it, but that weaning process works great for me.
Avatar f tn I know it sounds daft but he was told to try and eat a small handful of brazil nuts throughout the day they are a brill form of iron and they did seem to help. Hang in there you are doing really well. I wish you all the best for rest of tx.
351317 tn?1204751871 The 10mg zyrtec is too strong for me so can I cut it in half and take 5mg instead?
Avatar f tn yesterday and explained the best I could about how the xanax was giving me relief in my legs. I expected her to think I was nuts and cut me off, but she seemed very understanding (if not a bit surprised) and said that so many things come into play with neuropathic pain, she had no trouble going with what worked. Maybe telling her I didn't want anymore narcotics had something to do with it.
Avatar f tn I've had some suggestions to cut the pills in half, but I have capsules, not tablets and they cannot be cut in half. What should I do??
Avatar f tn I have not been prescribed anything more that percocet 10mg/325. I just broke a oxycodone hydrochloride 30 mg immediate release tablet in half and took half. I'm starting to freak out. What have I become again? Should I go to the ER? I admit I've been taking one and a half of the percocet 10's every four hours. I need long term help but can you all help me through this first? Is what I just ingested the same as one and a half of those percocet 10mg/325?
Avatar n tn I was on percocet for 12 years (along with oxycontin and fentalyn patches). The tapering was harder than when I jumped off at 7.5 mg of percocet per day. Depending upon how many you are taking, I would just cut the pills down in half until you feel reading to cut them again. You shouldn't need a drug rehab if you can hold on to the pills yourself without taking more (if not, get someone else to hold them for you).
Avatar m tn So over the course of 2 days, I took 4 halves of Percocet. I cut them and half and took one in the morning and one at night for two days. Since then my chest and stomach have had a pulsing feeling of a sharp kind of hot pain. This pulse happens about once every minute or so.
Avatar f tn I realize this may sound strange but I was wondering if any of you have a "pill cutter" at home or do you just cut your pill in half with a knife? I am cutting down on the dose of my beta blocker per my Doctor and I was wondering if I have to purchase a pill cutter or can I just cut it with a knife or razor? I am a little anxious because you aren't supposed to "crush or chew" these pills and I'm afraid that if I cut it.......perhaps it will be crumbly.
Avatar n tn If all you have are Percocet, you might want to try to save one here and there for days when your pain is really severe. Then if necessary, you could cut it in half or even quarters (ONLY IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDS) , if you need a bit more pain relief. The key is taking as little additional med as necessary to take the edge off the severe pain.
Avatar f tn This is the 5th time. Uggh lol I have percocet prior to pregnancy for the same thing. Can I.maybe cut one in half? I am 10 weeks pregnant today. I've heard because im a plus size female its more ok.... HELP? FIRST ITS MIGRAINS NOW KIDNESY....
Avatar f tn t cut it for you then the next time that you can take some meds take the percocet. By the third day I barely needed the advil anymore. I hope it starts to feel better for you soon! Take care and keep us posted.
1059594 tn?1261323966 Isn't Opana Time Released? I know you're the doctor, but I don't think you should inform people to cut their medications in half, ESPECIALLY if they're time released as this could cause a rapid release of all the medication in turn making her more sick, or am I wrong? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/976915'>New Medication - Side Effects</a>.
Avatar n tn In other words, taking the percocet can actually cause withdrawal like symptoms if you have used suboxone within the last 4 - 5 days. Because you are on a low dose of suboxone, I hope the side effects aren't too bad. Best of luck!
Avatar n tn Hey there...you cannot cut the dose in half....i would call your doctor and see if he/she can change your meds or if it's ok to stop..Levaquin can be given in 250, 500 & 750 mg doses...I was on Levaquin earlier this year for uti and had horrible side effects, so i just stopped taking the meds...I had horrible heart pounding, swollen knees and it felt as if someone had beaten the crap out of me with a baseball bat...
Avatar f tn Yes its ok to cut it in half. It should have a little place on the pill where to cut it. If you want to be absolutely sure you can always ask your pharmacist.
478811 tn?1208474960 Knowing what is causing the pain is half the battle when it comes to finding what works best for you, or at least in trying to find it. I cannot honestly say I have found anything to work for me in the past, when I started taking 200 mcg of fentanyl every 72 hours, but, I am off, and glad to be.
Avatar f tn 8 mg should be fine for the first week to detox, then as Tom said, taper down, cut the pill in quarters and have your husband take 3/4 for a few days, then go do half for about a week, then go to 1/4, and then 1/8 if you can cut it that small. Once he gets down that, he should be at the end of the 21 days and he should be able to stop with minimal discomfort. The Clonidine will help with any withdrawal symptoms he may have once he completely stops the suboxone.
1466164 tn?1301201816 It is important that you be honest with him so he can help you the right way. Withdrawals can be tough but we get through them. Switching from one pill to another is like switching from Jack Daniels to beer. It still gets me drunk. There's lots of great folk here that can give you good suggestions. Stick around and check the place out. Good luck!!
1734102 tn?1310442098 If you begin withdrawal then you will have your answer. I hope it all works out for you and you find relief for your pain.
Avatar m tn You also need to cut off any supply of percocet that you have,,,canceling the script thru the pharmacy and cutting off the supply you have from your friends. Aftercare is also important,,NA/AA or therapy. I believe there are newer medications on the market to address the cystitis. I wish you the best and you can do this!!!
Avatar f tn Metoprolol 25 mg. Does it make a difference in what I'm taking, wether I can cut in half or not? The PA knows what I am taking and he told me just to cut it.
Avatar f tn re oxycodone, which are white, flat and round then you can cut them in half and make them last tonger. Oxycodone is percocet and oxycontin is...oxycontin. There the same chemically but one is time released and the other isn't. Just make sure if it's oxycontin you don't cut them in half. It will make the situation worse.