Molindone
Warnings
What may interact with Molindone Hydrochloride?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-metoclopramide
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-cabergoline
-levodopa or other medicines for Parkinson''s disease
-phenytoin
-some medicines for depression
-tetracyclines
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Molindone Hydrochloride?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-dementia
-diabetes
-difficulty swallowing
-have trouble controlling your muscles
-heart disease
-if you often drink alcohol
-liver disease
-low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts
-Parkinson''s disease
-seizures
-an unusual or allergic reaction to molindone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Molindone Hydrochloride?
Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care professional if symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not stop taking except on your health care professional''s advice. You may develop a severe reaction. Your health care professional will tell you how much medicine to 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 can increase dizziness and drowsiness. 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 drug can cause problems with controlling your body temperature. It can lower the response of your body to cold temperatures. If possible, stay indoors during cold weather. If you must go outdoors, wear warm clothes. It can also lower the response of your body to heat. Do not overheat. Do not over-exercise. Stay out of the sun when possible. If you must be in the sun, wear cool clothing. Drink plenty of water. If you have trouble controlling your body temperature, call your health care provider right away.
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). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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