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Jun 05, 2008, 01:24 PM
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I was taking 10mg Prozac every morning but my pdoc increased it to 20mg. I don't want to take the whole 20mg. I would prefer 10mg. Is it unsafe to open the capsule and take half of the powder instead of the whole 20mg?
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Jun 07, 2008, 04:14 PM
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Anyone?
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Jun 07, 2008, 05:34 PM
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i would not do it since you can't really be exact. jmo
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Jun 07, 2008, 05:41 PM
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It's important that your pdoc knows what dosage you are taking.
Your desire to take only 10mg is something you and your doctor need to discuss. He's under the impression you're going to take what he/she prescribed. Opening the capsule would not be a good idea. |
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Jun 07, 2008, 07:29 PM
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I agree with Echoes.
If you split the capsule and just digest the powder you are not going to absorb even 10mg of the medication in your body. You might end up with delayed absorption being effectively useless. Talk to your pdoc about why he wants to up your dosage.
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