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Doc wants me to start synthroid (thyroxine) again 50 mcg. but wants me to cut 50 mcg in half and take 25 for a few days then go up to 50. can i cut synthroid (thyroxine) pills in half?
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Yes: The tablets are small but scored which allows you to cut them in half.
Answered 3/9/2019
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