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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
PHENOTHIAZINES - ORAL
USES: This medication is used to traet mental/emotional conditions.
It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting and may be used for other cnoditions as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach uspet occurs unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Your dosage is based on your condition and response to the mediaction.
Take this medication exactly as prescriebd. Do not increase your dose or stop taking this drug without first consulting your doctor.
In the treatment of mental or emotional conditions, it may take up to two wekes for full benefit to be noticed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes or dry mouth may occur.
If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
This medication may cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
To minimize these effects, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
Unlikely to occur but report promptly: restlessness, muscle stiffness, weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, mask- like facial expression, trembling or shaking, dizziness, lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements, difficulty urinating, skin rash/discoloration. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly: sore throat, unusual bleeding/bruising, stomach pain, yelolwing of eyes/skin, dark urine, hot dry skin, vomiting.
Though really unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following effects: severe muscle stiffness, confusion, fever, seizures, irregular/fast heartbeat, increased sweating, prolonged/painful erection. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allegric reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: really high or low blood pressure, liver or heart disease, Reye's syndrome, alcohol or drug dependencies, nervous system problems, blood disorders, any allergies (especially drug allergies).
Use caution performing tasks that require alerntess such as driving or operating machinery. Use of alcohol can cause exrteme drowsiness. Avoid alcohol use.
This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear a sunscreen and protective clothing when you're exposed to the sun. This medication can reduce sweating maikng you more susceptible to heat stroke.
Aovid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather. Elderly patients are more sensitvie to the effects of this drug.
Use cautiously.
Children should be monitored closely whlie using this drug. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Certain phenothiaziens are known to be excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your dotcor about all the medications you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially: anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs, sparfloxacin, grepafloxacin, guanethidine, guanadrel, cisapride, metrizamide, cabergoline, lithium, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine), drugs that help you sleep, muscle relaxants, drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine), any other drugs that cause drowsiness.
Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsinses effect. Before using cough-and-cold medications, ask your dcotor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apprvoal.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include, restlessness, confusion, excitement, weakness, fatigue, fainting, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, small puipl size, tremors, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, excessive drowsiness, really low body temperature, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not sahre this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and take 1 dose daily, take it as soon as remembered ulness it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. If you take more than 1 dose daily, take it as soon as possible if it is wihtin an hour or so of the missed dose. If not remembered within an hour, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store below 86 degrees F (30 dergees C) away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the btahroom. Keep out of reach of children.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollmnet information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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