What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take
this medicine shortly after a meal or a light snack. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may have to take this medicine
for two weeks or more before you feel better.
Patients and their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. Also watch out for
sudden or severe changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive,
impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially
at the beginning of antidepressant treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional.
You may get drowsy, dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness
until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This
reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may increase dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine can make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help.
Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice.
Some ingredients may increase possible side effects.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this drug.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly
closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.