Warnings


What may interact with AHIST?


-alcohol
-atropine
-certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
-certain medicines for Parkinson''s disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
-ipratropium
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-medicines for sleep
-muscle relaxants
-narcotic medicines for pain
-other medicines for allergy, cough and cold
-phenobarbital

What should I tell my health care provider before I take AHIST?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-any chronic illness
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma
-pain or trouble passing urine
-prostate disease
-stomach or intestine problems
-usual or allergic reaction to chlorcyclizine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using AHIST?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. 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 interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.