Warnings


What may interact with GRASTEK?

Interactions have not been studied.

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

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

-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-history of eosinophilic esophagitis
-history of irregular heartbeat
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma
-previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficult breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat
-receiving or have received allergy shots
-sores, wounds, or infection in your mouth
-an unusual or allergic reaction to Timothy grass pollen allergen extract, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using GRASTEK?

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

Your doctor or healthcare professional should prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for you to keep at home for treating a severe allergic reaction if needed. Your healthcare professional will tell you how to use the auto-injectable epinephrine. Some medicines may make epinephrine not work as well or worsen side effects. Talk with your health care professional if you take any of these medicines:

-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-chlorpheniramine
-diphenhydramine
-diuretics
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-thyroid hormone

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). Keep this medicine in the original container. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.