whether it's okay to cut patches in half

July 1998

We're often asked whether it's okay to cut patches in half.

For example, to reduce the dose of Duragesic...or to savemoney by cutting high-dose nicotine patches in half.

Manufacturers DON'T recommend cutting patches. They haveobvious legal and financial reservations.

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Table of Contents

grapefruit juice interactions are in the news again
Vitamins & Minerals Vitamin E seems to reduce the risk of prostate cancer
Women's Health two new treatments are now approved for acne in women
Infectious Diseases shorter course of antibiotics for uncomplicated ear infections
Infectious Diseases Raxar (grepafloxacin), a new quinolone antibiotic
Cardiology new angiotensin II (AII) antagonist, Avapro (irbesartan)
Cardiology two new platelet inhibitors
the best way to prevent and treat mosquito bites
Diabetes LifeScan is replacing SureStep meters made before August '97
Transdermal Patches whether it's okay to cut patches in half
Neurology & Pain aspatame (Nutrasweet, Equal) for pain
Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a big problem
Gastroenterology Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) reduces gas odour
Practice the HPB switched all nicotine patches and the 4 mg nicotine gum from Rx to OTC