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How can i make my pain pills not time release?
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Why?: That would be dangerous. Very easily able to risk death in the process. Please consider instead discussing this with the doctor who prescribed your medicine.
Answered 8/13/2013
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UNSAFE: I agree w dr. Ibrahim. This is inherently unsafe. If you need a more immediate release form of the medication, discuss this with your physician - so that this can be prescribed if appropriate or so that a different medication can be considered.
Answered 9/29/2020
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