Side
Effects
Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, unusual weakness or dry mouth
might occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. To minimize
dizziness, stand up slowly when arising from a sitting or lying position. Notify
your doctor if you develop: yellowing skin or eyes, stomach pain, vomiting,
hallucinations. Very unlikely but report: vision or hearing changes, urinary
frequency or burning, slow or irregular heartbeat, black stool. An allergic
reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if
it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, dizziness,
trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have: any allergies, low blood
pressure, liver or heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease. Limit the
use of alcohol as alcohol may intensify the dizziness and drowsiness effects
of this drug. Use caution when driving or operating machinery or when alertness
is required. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known
whether this drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may
take, especially of: blood pressure drugs (e.g., water pills, clonidine,
methyldopa, guanabenz, guanfacine), MAO inhibitors (e.g., linezolid, furazolidone,
phenelzine, selegiline), sleep medicines, sedatives (e.g., diazepam), tranquilizers,
anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), barbiturates
(e.g., phenobarbital), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other
muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine), certain antidepressants (e.g.,
imipramine, amitriptyline, trazodone), phenothiazine psychiatric drugs (e.g.,
chlorpromazine), birth control pills. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include trouble breathing or unconsciousness.
Notes
Your doctor may monitor liver tests during treatment. Do not share this medication
with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time
of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away
from light and moisture.
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