Side
Effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness, nervousness,
difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking
this medicine for longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects.
Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not drive, operate machinery, or
do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to
this medicine. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.
For women: this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you
are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform
your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. Do not use this medicine if you are also taking guanadrel,
guanethidine, furazolidone, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of heart disease,
high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, or brain
or spinal cord disorders. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Notes
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not
use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of
the reach of children.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is
after 4 pm, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away
from heat and light.
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