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Can 1 Mg Guanfacine Be Broken In Half And Taken?
Question: can you cut 1mg guanfacine in half?
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid cutting the tablet because bioavailability will be affected
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
Guanfacine is normally available in prolonged or extended release tablets. The tablet should not cut in half because this will increase the absorption and exact division could not be done. If the tablet is not prolonged release then you can cut till you get 0.5 mg tablets.
Thanks. Take care
Better to avoid cutting the tablet because bioavailability will be affected
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
Guanfacine is normally available in prolonged or extended release tablets. The tablet should not cut in half because this will increase the absorption and exact division could not be done. If the tablet is not prolonged release then you can cut till you get 0.5 mg tablets.
Thanks. Take care
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