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My doctor told me to cut my 20mg benazepril in half is that safe for me to do.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Cutting Pills in 1/2: Yes, of course. Many meds are so expensive that we often have you get a higher dose and to split the pill..Thus more doses for the same cost.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 11/19/2019

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