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What Happens If You Chew an Extended-Release Pill? Risks and Consequences

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Extended-release medications are specially formulated to slowly deliver their active ingredients over many hours, ensuring a steady, therapeutic effect. But **what happens if you chew an extended-release pill** instead of swallowing it whole? The answer involves serious risks to your health and the medication's effectiveness.