whether it's okay to cut patches in half

July 1998

We're often asked whether it's okay to cut patches in half.

For example, to reduce the dose of Catapres-TTS for a childwith ADHD. Or to save money by cutting nicotine patches in half.

Manufacturers DON'T recommend cutting patches. They haveobvious legal and financial reservations.

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