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Posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 17:34:46
Question for the experts if someone has an extended capsule not with beads what happens if they crush them and take the pill all at once in the crushed state? Do they absorb more than lets say l0mg if it's a 10mg pill? Posting for a nonblocked poster. Thanks Phillipa ps his computer will not access the site hence said would post for him.
Posted by Ladyraven on June 25, 2009, at 17:55:51
In reply to Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens?, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 17:34:46
Breaching the covering to an extended release makes it immediate release. One doesn't get more dose than the dosage of the pill. One just gets the dose in a faster time frame than if the dose is released over time. Sometimes not a big problem and sometimes can be quite problematic.
Posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 19:50:51
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 25, 2009, at 17:55:51
That's what I told him. Didn't listen to me as I'm not an expert. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 25, 2009, at 19:53:41
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 19:50:51
> That's what I told him. Didn't listen to me as I'm not an expert. Phillipa
Me neither so my words might not mean anything either.
Posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 20:48:27
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 25, 2009, at 19:53:41
I love that reply. Phillipa
Posted by elanor roosevelt on June 26, 2009, at 0:55:58
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 20:48:27
extended release capsules are filled with bits of med variantly coated so that the med kicks in when the coating dissolves in stages (usually 2 or 3 stages--not a fine science)
tablets are another story
but if you are talking about capsules the only change would be if you did not administer within a capsule and the result of that would simply be a quicker initial reaction
Posted by yxibow on June 26, 2009, at 4:07:46
In reply to Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens?, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 17:34:46
Probably a potential danger of turning it into an IR instant plasma amount of the drug.
What would be the point ?
If [blank] XR/XL/etc were to cover something taken 2 or 3 or 4 times a day, I mean it would be like taking it all at once.
And that's unpredictable, with some medications that could cause a nasty reaction, who knows, anxiety spells, seriously increased chances of side effects already felt, which could be any sort of possible dangerous thing.
Also it could cause withdrawals if done continuously, since Medication Z has a short half life, so there would be a decreasing amount left at the end of the day.
So, don't.
-- Jay
Posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 5:29:15
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 20:48:27
> I love that reply. Phillipa
Being overly impressed with oneself is not the most attractive trait to be found.
I might have had that reenforced by what I've seen and experienced here. ; )
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2009, at 19:42:46
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 5:29:15
Ps know who you are. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 19:51:00
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2009, at 19:42:46
> Ps know who you are. Phillipa
Maybe or maybe not. How could you be sure ?
Posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 20:03:27
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2009, at 19:42:46
Also don't you think someone who wanted anomimity might be run off from writing by someone declaring they are known? Is that a goal?
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2009, at 20:31:11
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 20:03:27
Won't tell. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 20:46:26
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2009, at 20:31:11
> Won't tell. Phillipa
My first thought was a little funny and now I feel uncomfortable. How does a poster go about finding who another poster is?
How could they know ? I feel upset.
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2009, at 20:24:31
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 26, 2009, at 20:46:26
They usually babblemail and ask but your's isn't on so speculation. Phillipa not to worry no secret way.
Posted by Ladyraven on June 27, 2009, at 22:31:23
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2009, at 20:24:31
> They usually babblemail and ask but your's isn't on so speculation. Phillipa not to worry no secret way.
If your going to conclude you know who I am by speculation can I add to the suspects ?
Maybe Halle Berry or Iman. Either of those.
Posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2009, at 20:17:53
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 27, 2009, at 22:31:23
Maybe it's Elvis? Could be you never know. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 29, 2009, at 14:50:25
In reply to Re: Extended Release Capsules IF Split What Happens? » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2009, at 20:17:53
> Maybe it's Elvis? Could be you never know. Phillipa
Would not fit the details for that one with my gender, ethnic history & singing nobody would want to hear.
Posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2009, at 20:27:07
In reply to phillipa » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 29, 2009, at 14:50:25
Ladyraven not fair of me have just been kidding with you. Sorry seriously. Phillipa
Posted by Ladyraven on June 29, 2009, at 21:58:10
In reply to Re: phillipa » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2009, at 20:27:07
> Ladyraven not fair of me have just been kidding with you. Sorry seriously. Phillipa
It's fine. I appreciate your apology and add mine to you if I came off with rough edges.
Posted by Phillipa on June 30, 2009, at 20:08:14
In reply to Re: phillipa » Phillipa, posted by Ladyraven on June 29, 2009, at 21:58:10
Friends no hard feelings? Love Phillipa
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