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Is It Medically Advisable To Take 1/3 Of A 300mg Tablet Everyday?

I take Invokana 100MG. My insurance company charges the same for the 100MG pill and the 300MG pill ($75 for a 3- day supply. It would save me over $600/yr to get the 300MG pill and divide it into 3 parts. Is that medically advisable. My doctor says he has no problem prescribing 1/3 tablet per day.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I personally don't think there should be a problem , until and unless the tablet form is made by only single composition (drug). If there is no coating over it , it can be taken in 1/3rd dose.
But as your doctor has prescribed you the medicine , he knows about the pharamaceutical company and about the particular brand , so , advisable to take his opinion.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Is It Medically Advisable To Take 1/3 Of A 300mg Tablet Everyday?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. I personally don t think there should be a problem , until and unless the tablet form is made by only single composition (drug). If there is no coating over it , it can be taken in 1/3rd dose. But as your doctor has prescribed you the medicine , he knows about the pharamaceutical company and about the particular brand , so , advisable to take his opinion. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD