Can Ropinirole ER Be Spilt And Taken In Divided Dose?

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014

Question: have had chest pressure from ropinirole er 2mg since apr 14, cut in half last 7 days and pressure gone, should I continue this?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, but maintain 2 mg per day

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, you can split the tablet into half and take it in divided doses per day. Make sure that you take the required amount per day as advised by your doctor for the indication you have.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (31 minutes later)

cutting a 2mg tablet In half does not maintain 2mg but to 1mg, doctor you misunderstood my question

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
1 mg take twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

If you are taking a single tablet of 2 mg previously, it is ok for you to take half (1mg) tablet in the noon and half in the night making 2 mg per day but in divided dose. Take care that you do not get involved in any risky work in the noon after taking the dose as medication can induce some sedation.

Hope, I cleared your doubt.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar