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Can you cut a combi patch in half to lower the dosage?
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Yes .: You can cut . Check with your doctor if half dose is appropriate for you.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: Some patches cannot be cut in half, but the CombiPatch (estradiol and norethindrone) can be.
Answered 1/26/2019
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Yes,but why: You can cut the patch and the dosage, but only on the advice of your doctor.
Answered 4/27/2015
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