Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-reserpine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-fluoxetine
-medicines for psychotic disturbances
-medicines for sleep
-paroxetine
-quinidine

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-brain tumor
-breast cancer
-difficulty swallowing
-head injury
-heart disease
-if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks
-kidney or liver disease
-low blood pressure or dizziness when standing up
-Parkinson''s disease
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-an unusual or allergic reaction to tetrabenazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. It may be several weeks before you see the full effects of this medicine.

Patients and their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. If this happens, especially at the beginning treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional.

You may get dizzy or drowsy. 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.

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.