Precautions
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
- If you have allergies to any content of this drug or if you have other allergies.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- If you have certain medical condition such as:
- Viral Infection (eg, Chickenpox, Flu)
- Kawasaki Syndrome
- Ulcers
- A Blockage of your Stomach, Bowel, or Bladder
- Blood or Bleeding Problems
- Blood Clotting Problems
- Heart Problems
- Blood Vessel Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- If you have a medical history, especially of:
- Lung or Breathing Problems (eg, Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD])
- Increased Pressure in the Eye
- Glaucoma
- Difficulty Urinating
- Prostate Problems (eg, Enlarged Prostate)
- Anxiety
- Trouble Sleeping
- High Blood Sugar
- if you have a history of alcohol abuse or dependence, or if you take Monoamine Oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, Phenelzine)
Interactions
Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.
Possible interactions with this drug are:
- Sodium oxybate (GHB)
- Anticoagulants (eg, Warfarin)
- Aspirin
- Isoniazid
- MAOIs (eg, Phenelzine)
- Quinolones (eg, Ciprofloxacin)
- Theophylline
- Barbiturates (Eg, Phenobarbital)