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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pahrmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using this drug.
BENZODIAZEPINES (SLEEP-INDUCING) - ORAL
USES: This medication is used to treat insonmia (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 first 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 effective.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, depression, impaired coordination, trembling, nightmares, weakness, memory loss, hangover effect (grogginess) or clouded thinking may ocucr. If any of these effects persist or worsen, ifnorm your doctor promptly. Report promptly: mental confusion, seizures. Very unlikely but report promptly: raipd 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 alelrgic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadednses when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. If you notice ohter 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, breathing problems, apnea, seizures, any allergies. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more senistive to the affects of the drug.
This meidcation must not be used during pregnancy.
If you become pregnant or guses you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Cnosult your doctor before you breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription 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 dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may incldue drowsiness, loss of coordination, slurred speech, unconsciousness, confusion, dizziness, shallow and slow breathing, or seizures.
NOTES: You may experience sleeping difficulties the first one or two nights after stopping this medication. Be aware of this effect.
If the trouble continues, cnotact your doctor. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously.
MISSED DOSE: Take your dose at or near bedtmie. 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 doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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