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Posted by rod on March 13, 2004, at 17:45:26
My doctor said its not good to split the soluble tablets. Is it really true? I am asking, because I want to get off Lamictal.
thanks
Roland
Posted by rod on March 13, 2004, at 18:15:55
In reply to Van you Split Lamictal soluble Tablets??, posted by rod on March 13, 2004, at 17:45:26
I think thats the exact name for them.
roland
Posted by Viridis on March 13, 2004, at 22:33:40
In reply to Van you Split Lamictal soluble Tablets??, posted by rod on March 13, 2004, at 17:45:26
If you mean the ones that are scored (have an indented line down the middle), then it should be fine. I've done that myself, and my pdoc said that's what the scoring is for. If it's some other form of the drug, then I'm really not sure.
Posted by rod on March 14, 2004, at 5:56:49
In reply to Re: Van you Split Lamictal soluble Tablets?? » rod, posted by Viridis on March 13, 2004, at 22:33:40
> If you mean the ones that are scored (have an indented line down the middle), then it should be fine. I've done that myself, and my pdoc said that's what the scoring is for. If it's some other form of the drug, then I'm really not sure.
Thanks or your response,
No they dont are scored. They are flat, quadratic and have rounded edges, with Laictal 200 imprinted.
Anyway, I have chosen to split them, to taper in 100mg steps. I hope its not fatal to split them ;) Whatever, Im sure its better to split them, than to quit cold turkey.Roland
Posted by Sad Panda on March 14, 2004, at 11:28:35
In reply to Re: Van you Split Lamictal soluble Tablets?? » Viridis, posted by rod on March 14, 2004, at 5:56:49
> > If you mean the ones that are scored (have an indented line down the middle), then it should be fine. I've done that myself, and my pdoc said that's what the scoring is for. If it's some other form of the drug, then I'm really not sure.
>
> Thanks or your response,
>
> No they dont are scored. They are flat, quadratic and have rounded edges, with Laictal 200 imprinted.
> Anyway, I have chosen to split them, to taper in 100mg steps. I hope its not fatal to split them ;) Whatever, Im sure its better to split them, than to quit cold turkey.
>
> RolandAre they coated? Maybe moisture gets in if you split them? You'd probably be OK if you took the broken off bits the next day rather than stockpiling them. :)
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by rod on March 14, 2004, at 11:36:37
In reply to Re: Van you Split Lamictal soluble Tablets?? » rod, posted by Sad Panda on March 14, 2004, at 11:28:35
> Are they coated? Maybe moisture gets in if you split them? You'd probably be OK if you took the broken off bits the next day rather than stockpiling them. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Panda.
>No, they are not coated. they soak up and dissolve very quickly. I am thinking about throwing the broken off part into the trash. I think I will be alright, hopefully
Roland
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