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My father was prescribed 30mg oxycotin. he says the whole thing is too much. is it safe to cut it in half? i've read it's not safe...
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Do not cut it: Oxycontin is a slow-release medication that should not but cut. Ask the doctor to prescribe a lower dose pill instead.
Answered 8/22/2015
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