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You should be extra cautious in splitting pills. Generally, If a pill is scored, it is appropriate to cut only the the number of times it is scored. If the pill is not scored, good idea to just let it be.
IZZYBEBOP9/27/2010 5:32:00 PM
I NEVER thought about doing that. Great Tip!
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