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Side
effects
As with any prescription, adverse effects are possible. The potential side
effects that should diminish during treatment include nervousness, restlessness,
or dry mouth. If they persist over time, check with your doctor. If you notice
adverse effects not detailed above, contact your medical provider. (If overdose
is suspected, contact your local emergency room, immediately.) Symptoms of
overdose possibly include tremor, rapid breathing, restlessness, confusion,
nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
Precautions
Never exceed the recommended dose of Didrex. Also do NOT take the medication
for a period of time than prescribed by your physician. (There are certain
adverse effects associated with exceeding the recommended dose or taking
Didrex for longer than prescribed.) Prior to taking any new medicine, either
over-the-counter, or prescription consult your physician and/or pharmacist.
Until you know how your body reacts to Didrex, do not drive, operate machinery,
or do anything that could be life threatening. Before any medical or dental
treatments, notify all medical specialists that you are using Didrex. FOR
WOMEN: Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. (The
medicine can be excreted in breast milk.)
Drug interactions
Some prescriptions and medical conditions may interact with Didrex. Report
all of the over-the-counter and prescribed medicines that you are taking
to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use Didrex if you are also taking furazolidone,
guanadrel, guanethidine, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Remember
to inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including pregnancy,
breast-feeding or allergies.
Notes
If you miss a dose of Didrex, take it as soon as possible. However, if you
are taking Didrex once a day and you miss a dose, and it is afternoon or
after 4 pm, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
NEVER take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Didrex in a tightly closed container at room temperature below 77 degrees
F (25 degrees C) and away from heat and light out of the reach of children.
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