I am taking 200 mg per day of Toprol-xl. Can I cut the pill in half to take 100mg only, would there be any side effects?
Can you cut the pill in half?
Question posted by msgypsy on 2 Feb 2013
Last updated on 25 February 2021 by PK Dr
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PK Dr
25 Feb 2021
I have to say yes I just got home from the Dr I just started metoprolol ER 50mg twice daily yesterday and my doctor said to break my pm does in half. Hope this helps you!
kaismama
2 Feb 2013
The pill can be cut in half, just not crushed or chewed. However, the doc prescribed the 200 for a reason. Most likely your bp would be higher if you only took half. And change in dosage needs to be discussed with your doc.
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