Many immediate-release trazodone tablets are manufactured with a score line specifically to allow splitting under a prescriber's direction, often to fine-tune a dose. Extended-release formulations are designed to release medication over time, and splitting or crushing them can cause the full dose to be released at once — ask your pharmacist about your specific product before splitting or crushing anything.
Can I split or crush trazodone tablets?
Short answer: Immediate-release trazodone tablets are typically scored for splitting if your prescriber or pharmacist specifically directs it; extended-release formulations generally should not be split or crushed.
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Not medical advice. This answer is general and educational. Your prescriber knows your full history and can give guidance specific to you.