Dimenhydrinate
Warnings
What may interact with Dimenhydrinate?
-alcohol
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-some medicines for allergies, cold, or cough
-medicines that make you sleepy
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Dimenhydrinate?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-liver disease
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
-pain or trouble passing urine
-phenylketonuria
-porphyria
-prostate trouble
-seizures
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, tartrazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Dimenhydrinate?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better in 1 or 2 days or if they get worse.
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.
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.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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