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EB1203 · 07-27-2010, 07:45 AM

Hi, I am still new to the boards and wanted to ask about cutting Tykerb in half. My Mother-in-law just got her tykerb in and is refusing to take it because of the large pill size. The bottle and booklet all say to not cut and I have a call into the doctor asking if cutting them in half is better then none at all. I've tried getting her to take it with pudding or applesauce and she still refuses. Do ya'll have any other techniques to suggest?

Mother-in-law diagnosed @ 51 in May 2009 Stage III Her2 +
Diagnosed in July 2010 with Stage IV Brain Metastases

07-27-2010, 07:45 AM	#9
EB1203 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Tykerb question Hi, I am still new to the boards and wanted to ask about cutting Tykerb in half. My Mother-in-law just got her tykerb in and is refusing to take it because of the large pill size. The bottle and booklet all say to not cut and I have a call into the doctor asking if cutting them in half is better then none at all. I've tried getting her to take it with pudding or applesauce and she still refuses. Do ya'll have any other techniques to suggest? Mother-in-law diagnosed @ 51 in May 2009 Stage III Her2 + Diagnosed in July 2010 with Stage IV Brain Metastases