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A member asked:

40mg tablets of viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) are not scored...can they still be split in half to equal 20mg?

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Yes: But you will need a pill cutter. Best wishes.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Viibryd: I am inclined to agree with Dr. Jacobson. The tablets are not scored but this is not a controlled release pill. After reviewing numerous sites - I found none that recommended against splitting a tablet.

Answered 11/19/2018

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