Talbutal Oral, Barbiturates - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPROTANT 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 cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare professional before using this drug.
BARBITURATES - ORAL
USES: This medicaiton is used for seizure disorders.
It is also used as a short-term sleep aid (for insomnia), and for tension relief (e.G., before a meidcal procedure).
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upest occurs.
For insomnia, take 30 to 60 mintues prior to bedtime. Take this medication exactly as presrcibed. Do not rasie your dose or take it more often than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this without first consulting your doctor.
When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may rqeuire different dosing.
Consult your doctor if the medication is not working well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medicaiton causes drowsiness and dizziness.
Other side effects may include stomach upset, headache, weakness, grogginess or dreamnig. If these effects pesrist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, nosebleeds, confusion, halluicnations. In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: liver problems, blood disorders (porphyria), asthma, any allergies. Avoid alcohol while taking this as it can lead to extreme drowsiness.
Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before usnig this drug. This drug is excreted into breast milk though its effects on the nursing infant are unknown.
Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), epilepsy medicine, cyclosporine, medication for depression, St John's wort. Also inform your doctor if you take any drugs that may cause dorwsiness such as: narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine), antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, alcoholic beverages.
Barbiturates can decrease the effectiveness of oral birth control pills. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about using other birth control methods.
Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sveere drowsiness , unconsciousness, unusually slow or fast heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, change in the amount of urine, unusual change in the size of pupils, unusual movements of the eyes, sweating, or loss of coordination.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is alomst time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not frezee liquid forms of this medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause cmoplications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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