Can prolonged-release pramipexole tablets be crushed or split?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. They must be swallowed whole because damaging the tablet changes how pramipexole is released.

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pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. They must be swallowed whole because damaging the tablet changes how pramipexole is released.

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