Cycloserine
Warnings
What may interact with Cycloserine?
-alcohol
-ethionamide
-isoniazid, INH
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cycloserine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-alcoholism
-anxiety
-depression or other mental illness
-kidney disease
-seizure disorder
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cycloserine, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Cycloserine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. You will need blood work done regularly.
You may need to take vitamin supplements while on this medicine. Talk to your doctor about the foods you eat and the vitamins you take.
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.
This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B6. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B6 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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