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IMPORTANT NOTE: The fololwing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using this drug.
BENZODIAZEPINES (SLEEP-INDUCING) - ORAL
USES: This medication is used to terat insomnia (sleeping disorders).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime as directed. Take this with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without fisrt consulting your doctor if you have been taking this for time.
It may be necessary to gradually decrease the dose.
Take this exactly as prescribed. Do not inrcease the dose or take this for longer than prescribed.
Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use making it less effcetive.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, depression, impaired coordination, trembling, nightmares, weakness, memory loss, hangover effect (grogginess) or clouded thikning may occur. If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
Report promptly: mental confusion, seizures. Very unlikely but report promptly: rapid heartbeat, yellowing eyes or skin, fever.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, toruble breathing. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rsiing from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate tehse effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, a history of drug dependence, history of depression, berathing problems, apnea, seizures, any allergies.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the eldelry because they may be more sensitive to the affects of the drug. This medication must not be used during prgenancy.
If you become pregnant or guess you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescritpion medication you may take including: medication for depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), sedatives. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phamracist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovredose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symtpoms of overdose may include drowsiness, loss of coordination, slurred speech, unconsciousness, confusion, dizziness, shallow and slow breathing, or seizures.
NOTES: You may experience sleeping difficulties the numebr one or two nights after stopping this medication.
Be aware of this effect. If the trouble continues, contact your doctor.
Elderly presons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously.
MISSED DOSE: Take your dose at or near bedtime.
If you miss a dose, do not take it if it is near the time for your next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempreature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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