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Is it bad to swallow only the powder in a capsule?
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Typically no: The capsule is just a carrier (gelatin) to make consuming the drug easier. If you have questions about a specific drug your pharmacist is an excellent resource.
Answered 8/27/2013
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Check first: Some capsules are "time released" and in this case you should not open the capsule since it will not work as intended. I would think in other situations it would be ok to open it.
Answered 8/22/2012
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