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Posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 13:12:15
........use the nail scissors.
I've recently discovered nail scissors as a remarkably convenient way of cutting tablets.
~ed
Posted by Maxime on October 10, 2005, at 14:57:48
In reply to Forget tablet cutters........, posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 13:12:15
> ........use the nail scissors.
>
> I've recently discovered nail scissors as a remarkably convenient way of cutting tablets.
>
> ~edYAY! I knew something that Ed didn't! Ha-ha! Hee-hee! Snort! :-) Now I feel smart!
Love, Maxie
xoxo
Posted by Phillipa on October 10, 2005, at 19:32:08
In reply to Re: Forget tablet cutters........ » ed_uk, posted by Maxime on October 10, 2005, at 14:57:48
Does this still give a clean cut? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 10, 2005, at 19:37:09
In reply to Re: Forget tablet cutters........ » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on October 10, 2005, at 19:32:08
> Does this still give a clean cut? Fondly, Phillipa
Yes it does. The only thing is that if the pill is really small, you have to keep track of both pieces ... sometimes they can go flying! LOL!
Maxime
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on October 10, 2005, at 21:29:09
In reply to Forget tablet cutters........, posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 13:12:15
What's wrong with pill cutters? I love mine! :) (okay, that's pretty lame, huh?)
EE ;)
Posted by Paulbwell on October 11, 2005, at 0:46:43
In reply to Forget tablet cutters........, posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 13:12:15
> ........use the nail scissors.
>
> I've recently discovered nail scissors as a remarkably convenient way of cutting tablets.
>
> ~edMy Meds are scored.
I have some other neds, for emergency situations 5mgs tabs, that i simply half or quarter.
Cheers
Posted by ed_uk on October 11, 2005, at 16:05:59
In reply to Foofy, posted by Paulbwell on October 11, 2005, at 0:46:43
This thread has caused a lot of excitement!
Nail scissors are great for tablets which aren't scored :-)
~Ed
Posted by yxibow on October 14, 2005, at 2:55:51
In reply to Forget tablet cutters........, posted by ed_uk on October 10, 2005, at 13:12:15
> ........use the nail scissors.
>
> I've recently discovered nail scissors as a remarkably convenient way of cutting tablets.
>
> ~edNail scissors... curious. That might work for large tablets like Robaxin (I just personally break the thing in half even if it isnt scored if its a long thin tablet). For smaller ones the blue splitters with the thin razor blade commonly sold at Longs and other places is usually accurate not to destroy a tablet. Just keep your fingers away from that so you dont need stitches!
Posted by ed_uk on October 14, 2005, at 16:24:57
In reply to Re: Forget tablet cutters........ » ed_uk, posted by yxibow on October 14, 2005, at 2:55:51
Hi Y,
I've had success with nail scissor - cutting a small tablet into four!
~Ed
Posted by sdb on October 15, 2005, at 2:06:56
In reply to Re: Forget tablet cutters........ » yxibow, posted by ed_uk on October 14, 2005, at 16:24:57
ed: I am keen to try your new method when necessary...
<Does somebody know an international online-store with big assortment in accessories like pill-cutters, storage bags?>
Whe have only the same here whether in hospital, pharmacy or superstore.
sdb
*dictum of the day:I am so glad that there is sugar, otherwise I would have died of my healthiness
Posted by ed_uk on October 15, 2005, at 14:07:58
In reply to Re: online-store for accessories, posted by sdb on October 15, 2005, at 2:06:56
Hi S,
>ed: I am keen to try your new method when necessary...
I've been cutting amitriptyline tablets. Last night I took 3/4 of a 25mg tablet.
>Does somebody know an international online-store with big assortment in accessories like pill-cutters, storage bags?
I don't..... but I just found this on google....
http://www.healthaccessories.com/pill_boxes/pill_splitters.htm
~ed
Posted by sdb on October 15, 2005, at 16:06:15
In reply to Re: online-store for accessories » sdb, posted by ed_uk on October 15, 2005, at 14:07:58
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the hint. Very funny pill boxes especially those for woman "Porcelain Pill Case" and the "Automatic Pill Box Timer"...I seem to be more addicted to the puritan models ;-)
~sdb
Posted by yxibow on October 16, 2005, at 0:51:37
In reply to Re: online-store for accessories » sdb, posted by ed_uk on October 15, 2005, at 14:07:58
> Hi S,
>
> >ed: I am keen to try your new method when necessary...
>
> I've been cutting amitriptyline tablets. Last night I took 3/4 of a 25mg tablet.
>
> >Does somebody know an international online-store with big assortment in accessories like pill-cutters, storage bags?
>
> I don't..... but I just found this on google....
>
> http://www.healthaccessories.com/pill_boxes/pill_splitters.htm
>
> ~edI use something like the safety pill cutter on that site, its blue though, but the V design is definately good at holding pills in my opinion.
my 2c
-yxibow
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