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BEFORE USING:
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 TAKE THIS
MEDICINE if you are also taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
USE OF THIS MEDICINE is not recommended if you are also taking tramadol.
If you are taking tramadol, be sure your doctor knows. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
droperidol or fluoxetine. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about
using this medicine.
DIRECTIONS:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS:
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. THIS
MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other depressants or alcohol.
Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
are depressants. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DRY MOUTH, use sugarless candy
or gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If dry mouth continues
for more than 2 weeks, contact your dentist or doctor. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE longer than recommended by your doctor. FOR WOMEN:
IT IS UNKNOWN IF 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.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness,
dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, dry mouth, or unpleasant taste.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, enlarged pupils, seizures,
and loss of consciousness.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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.
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