Pill cutting

[Paplo]

This is just a general question about cutting pills. To be clear I'm not talking about cutting diet pills and the pills that I'm cutting I'm supposed to cut, so I'm not voluntarily taking a half dose or anything, I'm following my doctor's recommendation.

My question is how can I effectively cut the pills without them smashing or crumbling? I tried breaking one with my hands and it broke really uneven and a lot of it crumbled. I don't want to waste pills and I want to take the proper dose. How can I cut them without the crumbling happening?

[ffviifan]

I'd recommend a pill cutter or using a really sharp knife. I wouldn't recommend breaking them in half with your fingers because you can easily mess that up. It's best to be as precise as possible.

[Penny]

Another good idea if you're worried about crushing pills or doing it wrong is to just ask the pharmacist to do it. They have the right tools for that.

[chefmel]

I've had the most success with a very sturdy, sharp knife with a thin blade. Use a cutting board and make your cut on a flat surface. Apply the same amount of pressure all the way around when you push down to prevent the possibility of crushing the pill or making an uneven break.

I find pill cutters only work once in a while and I really don't recommend breaking it with your hands only.

But, yeah, if you're too afraid to ruin the pill, just get the pharmacist to do it.

[Paplo]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys. I think I'm just gonna ask the pharmacist to do it. I tried cutting the pills myself and obliterated a few of them to the point that I had to toss them. I don't want to waste my meds like that. They're too expensive.

[lia]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys. I think I'm just gonna ask the pharmacist to do it. I tried cutting the pills myself and obliterated a few of them to the point that I had to toss them. I don't want to waste my meds like that. They're too expensive.

That really is best Paplo. That way you don't have to worry about messing up the pills yourself and if some are smashed you can blame the pharmacist lol.

[Paplo]

That really is best Paplo. That way you don't have to worry about messing up the pills yourself and if some are smashed you can blame the pharmacist lol.

You're right about that Lia lol. Btw, I did take my pills to the pharmacist and they cut them with no problem. I really would recommend that if anyone runs into a problem like mine that they just do that :)