Posted by Greg on January 23, 2003, at 8:14:51
In reply to Can You Cut Zyprexa?, posted by cybercafe on January 22, 2003, at 21:26:33
We used to have a Pharmacist here named Cam W. I asked this same question of him about a year ago and he wasn't sure of the answer and called the manufacturer rep for me. They said that Zy shouldn't be cut as it loses it's potentcy rather quickly. There was another reason, but frankly it escapes me now. He said you can tell if the unused half is going bad if the center starts to turn a yellowish-brown color.
But if the others are having luck doing it by keeping it sealed, then I'd say to do whatever you feel comfortable with. I would watch for the color change in the tablet though. Buying a pill cutter from your pharmacy should help you get a pretty even cut and I don't think they're too expensive.
Good luck,
Greg
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