You are not to cut continuous release or extended release meds in half. They are not made for that and it can be dangerous.
"Swallow tablets and capsules whole: crushing, chewing, breaking,
cutting or dissolving may result in rapid release and absorption of a
potentially fatal dose of opioid."
Introduction for the FDA Blueprint for Prescriber Education for
Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics-
www.fda.gov/downloads/drugs/drugsafety/informationbydrugclass/ucm277916.pdfPost Edited (Mercy&Grace) : 3/16/2014 8:26:20 PM (GMT-6)