I take a medicine called invega.On one day i took half the pill instead of whole, so i cut it into half.And after that I had a very bad stomach pain that will not go away with even pain releivers.Could this be because of the pill that i divided.Please explain.
Answer:
Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Try eating something, if the pain doesn't go away soon, you should call a doctor.
Yes, it could be caused by the pill. Many pills are coated so that the inside ingredients do not get out until after the stomach. How long have you taken the medication? Could it be the medication effect totally? Call your pharmacy and ask them directly. It could also be a mixture with other medications or of specific foods mixed with the medication.
i doubt it! maybe if it was a capsule.but not a pill! good luck.
Yes. You are never suppose to split extended release medications, because this can effect the time release mechanism as well as cause an accidental overdose.
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