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Published: May 02, 2018 Last Updated: Oct 27, 2019 In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses whether or not the prescription medication losartan/HCTZ can be cut or split in half. May 02, 2018 Cndee asked Can Losartan 50/12.5 hctz be cut in half? Answer Yes, losartan/HCTZ can safely be cut in half. In fact, many generic companies produce tablets with a "score" down the middle of the tablet to ease in cutting.It's typically a good idea to always check to see whether or not your medication can be cut in half. Most extended release formulations should not be cut in half or altered. Doing so can ruin the extended release mechanism of the dosage form, potentially causing the entire dose to be released at once, which greatly increases the risk of side effects.Fortunately, losartan/HCTZ is not extended release and can be safely cut. Dr. Brian Staiger Pharm.D Dr. Brian Staiger is a licensed pharmacist in New York State and the founder of the Q+A website PharmacistAnswers.com. He graduated from the University At Buffalo with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010.He has been featured in numerous publications including the Huffington Post as well as a variety of health and pharmacy-related blogs.Please feel free to reach out to him directly if you have any inquiries or want to connect! He's answered thousands of medication and pharmacy-related questions and he's ready to answer yours! Related Questions Ready for a more personal experience with your meds?
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