Breaking the pill could damage this coating.

What was amazing was that I could break the pill into quarters, and one-quarter of a pill would let me sleep an additional 3-4 hours.

Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Swallow the pill whole, or break the pill in half and take both halves one at a time.

Breaking the pill will damage this coating.

Breaking the pill may cause the drug to be released too early in the digestive tract.

Sevelamer tablets expand when they are wet, and breaking or crushing the pill may make it harder to swallow.

Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time, which could increase side effects including seizures.

"But I broke the pill in half," Hannah said pleadingly.