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A member asked:
Crushing a pain killer(opioids)instead swallow it complete can cause death?what if you bite just a little to increase the effect?i hate taking pills.
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Not advised: talk to the prescriber of your mess about your issues with pills, there are other options for pain, but do not crush or split any pills.
Answered 3/18/2017
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