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Is venlafaxine prolonged release capsule split dose safe? my doctor told me to split it daily half morning half night with rivotril.is it safe?

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Yes: The rule of thumb is that if a tablet is scored, it is safe to cut in half and will be effective. This is often done to save money as twice the dose of a medication is not usually twice s expensive.

Answered 1/3/2015

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