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A 36-year-old male asked:
Metoprolol succinate er. ive been taking half of a 25mg pill. i was told is ok to split. im going to talk to doc about going off. i tried before and had bad rebound htn, heart rate. my ? is if i can cut this once why cant i cut it again to 6.25mg?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, you can divide the tablet in 4 pieces.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Metoprolol succinate ER is one of the few extended release medications that doesn't lose efficacy when cut in half because of its micro capsule formulation. However it loses efficacy if you do cut it into quarters. 6.25 mgs is such a tiny dose but it may.provide some tapering effect for you,however.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 28, 2022
Last updated Feb 28, 2022
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