Wellness

[joann1218]

Doctor just prescribed pill for me, but he told me to take half. Tried cutting with knife but not working out too good. Does anyone use a pill cutter and can recommend one. Thank you

[ahoymate]

Just go to your drug store, perhaps Walgreens. They sell pill cutters. If not ask the pharmacist where to get on. They work.

[geezerette]

I have a couple of them.  Just the ones they sell at Walmart.  They work great.  I just make sure I keep the blade clean and dry after each use so it stays sharp.

[Desertdi]

Check out Amazon:   They have pill cutters for every need...large pills, small pills, cutter that does multiple at one time...etc.

[Etoile308]

@joann1218, all pill cutters are pretty much the same and can be found in all drug stores, Targets, Walmarts and even many larger grocery stores. They're very easy to use. I think if you have any questions about using one a pharmacist could help you decide.

[Kachina624]

I've tried several pill cutters trying to find one that cuts cleanly and evenly but have had bad luck.  I think some pills are crumbly and just not suitable for splitting. 

Buy and try try one but keep the packaging for return in case it doesn't work out.

[We rescue cats]

We have a few of them as well, they all work as designed, much better than trying to cut them with a knife. 

[Still Raining]

Just NO.  That is an inaccurate way to write a prescription.  Go back and ask for the correct dosage.  I have been up and down the dose for a couple of drugs, cutting in half, nope.  

[Etoile308]

Sometimes drugs are difficult to get in various doses. (Some drugs can be difficult to get in any dose.) It also saves on a co-pay to get a higher dose and splitting into two doses. Cutting pills is not a difficult task.

[twinsister]

I bought mine at my local small drugstore.