Warnings


What may interact with Droxidopa?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain MAOIs like Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-certain medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
-certain medicines used to treat colds such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine
-linezolid
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

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

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

-heart disease
-history of irregular heartbeat
-an unusual or allergic reaction to droxidopa, tartrazine dye, aspirin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Droxidopa?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your treatments will be monitored closely. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure should be when sitting and when standing and when you should contact him or her.

When you rest and sleep, make sure that your upper body is elevated. Check your blood pressure regularly while in this position.

Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are using this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.