Is there a dent in the middle of the pill to split into two halves? When I was taking Zyrtect, I only took half a pill 5mg sometimes. thanks!
1403251
Nope, sorry no dent but I use a knife and cut it in half sometimes, very strong..
1403252
its not scored but you can still cut it ... I have been using it over six months and it works as well as zyrtec
1337448
Yes. I have been able to cut a very small pill in half and then cut the halves into fourths, which were just a tad over 1/16th inch square. (The pill was for my kitty.) However, if the pill is somewhat crumbly, it might shatter at such a small size.
875119
I have had no problem! This has been the perfect size for me and I take 21 pills in the am and 15 in the pm. I could double that and still have room! I would order this again if I needed another!
295525
I've never had an issue with that. So long as you put the pill in straight, it should cut it fine.
452732
I find the size to be quite acceptable. If you find it to be too large then cut it in half using a pill splitter which you can buy at any drug store. Take one half then the other. If you have ever taken Centrum Silver you will find that pill to be much larger than the Nature Made.
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I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's okay. I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's... » Read More I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's okay. « Show Less
1998912
These tablets are 3/4 inch long and hard. I don't know if a pill/tablet cutter could split and you'd need a hammer to crush them. Difficult to take but an excellent vitamin.
1351917
I googled "atenolol 25 mg" and based on the images I found I believe this pill splitter will cut it in half. I use it for pills about the same size and I have to quarter them. This pill splitter gets the job done!
2186000
Hi, I bought these originally for a cat with multiple problems requiring several small pills a day. I have many other splitters, this is the sharpest and the best. Try positioning the pills with tweezers, silicon sides hold the pill in place. It takes some practice, try to just push part way through and then snap the two pieces apart by hand, this avoids the crumbling. I put several pills into a crusher,after splitting them and then into a single capsule, this way I could give him three or four pills at a time. In short they will split Atenolol.
633482
It happens to me when I have them out of the container and in something like a plastic baggie for an extended period of time. I think it has to do with exposure to air. I'm not sure that it hurts the pills... If anything it might make them less potent? But if you leave them in the airtight container it should be fine.
364542
The pill is oval and is not to large but it has a coating that can be swallowed easily. Take with juice or water. You can cut with a pill cutter if you want to take 1/2 of the pill at a time. I have trouble swallowing pills but find no difficulty in swallowing this one due to the coating on the pill
1185998
The calcium pills are at least that large and maybe just a little bit bigger. They do look like you could cut them in half if you needed to, but the way they are now, they are quite large. Hope this helps.
797953
Not really... it is a tablet so could be split with a pill splitter but you wouldn't want to as you would lose the coating which protects your stomach - Sam-e can cause stomach discomfort as a side effect. They do sell a 200 mg pill as well.
1557646
It depends on the quality of the binder used in the pill, but it's usually more reliable to cut a pill perpendicular to the scoring. If you don't get the scoring exactly where the blade will enter, it will often chip along the score line. If you cut at an approximate right angle to the scoring, the pill is split cleanly and you've saved a few seconds of trying to align it.
1408270
They are hard and most likely hard to crush! if you have a hard time shallowing pills I suggest using a pill splitter to make the caplet into halves then crush them with a hammer!
295524
It cuts more straight than other pill cutters I have tried. The trick I have found is to place the pill in the tip of the triangle and then tip the splitter downwards with the pill and triangle tip (towards the shorter end of the cutter) downwards. And do not push the pill in. Just let it slide downwards on its own. Then cut very quickly. More times than not I get a very clean cut with this method. It does vary by pill however. Some pills are just made so that they do not cut well no matter the cutter. But 9 times out of 10 I get a good cut with most pills.
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if it is of the same manufacturer as the one I had, you should see a small metallic disc on the inside. Grab the disc firmly between thumb and forefinger of both hands and attempt to basically break it in half. That should do it, and don't worry about damaging it. It just goes back to normal.