Why people split pills
In many cases a stronger dose of a prescription drug is about the same price as a lower dose. So, in an effort to save money, people request a higher dose of medication and split them. This could turn a month’s worth of medication into two and become a big money saver for costly meds.
Splitting ED pills
Erectile dysfunction pills are one of the most commonly split pills, mainly because they’re expensive and few insurance companies cover the expense.
If you plan to split ED meds, follow these tips:
- Check with your doctor
Before splitting any pills, you should make sure that it’s okay with your doctor. Talk with your doctor about prescribing a higher dose and splitting the meds.
- Use a pill splitter
You’ll need a pill splitter to cut pills in half. Trying to cut them with a kitchen knife is a recipe for disaster, so invest in a $5 pill splitter for safety.
- Don’t split an entire bottle of pills at once
While it’s tempting to go through the entire bottle and split every pill at once, you shouldn’t. If you split the entire bottle the pills could deteriorate over time.
- Don’t go smaller
While you might be tempted to cut medications into even smaller pieces, it’s not advisable. You should halve pills, but don’t go any smaller. Taking smaller doses might not be effective – or might not work at all.
If you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction, splitting the medications can help you save some money. Talk with your doctor about this option.
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