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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 effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BENZODIAZEPINES (SLEEP-INDUCING) - ORAL
USES: This medication is used to terat insomnia (sleeping disorders).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime as directed. Take this with food or milk if stmoach upset occurs. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor if you have been tkaing this for time. It may be nceessary to gradually decrease the dose. Take this exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase the dose or take this for longer than prsecribed.
Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use making it less effective.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, depression, impaired coordination, trembling, nightmares, weakness, memory loss, hangover effect (grogginess) or clodued thinking may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promplty. Report promptly: mental confusion, seizures.
Very unlikely but report promptly: rapid heartbeat, yelolwing eyes or skin, fever.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attetnion immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, troulbe breathing. To avoid dizziness and lightheaeddness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate tehse effects.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, a history of drug dependence, history of depression, breathing problems, apnea, seizures, any allergies.
Cautoin is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the affects of the drug. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or guess you may be pregnant, inform your dcotor immediately. It is not knwon if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Conslut your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), sedatives.
Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdsoe may include drowsiness, loss of coordination, slurred speech, unconsciousness, confusion, dizziness, shallow and slow breathing, or seizures.
NOTES: You may experience sleeping difficulties the first one or two nights after stopping this medication. Be aware of this effect. If the trouble continues, contact your docotr. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously.
MISSED DOSE: Take your dose at or near beditme.
If you miss a dose, do not take it if it is near the time for your next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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