Posted by Mitch on January 12, 2002, at 11:15:16
In reply to Re: Eskilith CR/Lithobid, P.S.! » Mitch, posted by Chloe on January 12, 2002, at 10:27:24
> I am still hoping cutting up the Esk CR is ok...I called a pharmacist and they didn't want to comment on breaking up Li tabs. I am sure because it lithium can be toxic, etc. But toxicity is clearly not an issue when I am taking about 100 mgs day.
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> Sorry to go on and on about this issue. But I can't get a hold of the pdoc til monday, the pdr offers no advise, and the pharmacist won't comment. And I am not thinking terribly clearly...
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> Best,
> Chloe
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Oh, the pharmacist probably sees you as a "walking lawsuit" :-)Oh, here's the answer (I think) about the Eskalith 450mg CR tabs: I believe that the lithium is "microencapsulated", and it would be perfectly fine to quarter them just as you had intended. Otherwise, they woudn't have scored the tablets. So, just go ahead and quarter them without worry! Liquid medication has its drawbacks-I had a jug of liquid Paxil in the fridge (when I was trying it), and it worried me that some kid would get in there and drink it.
Mitch
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