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Uses
This medicine is an
analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant combination used to
treat tension headaches.
How To Use
Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon
as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS,
that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Precautions
DO NOT EXCEED
THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than
prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the
recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than
prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are
using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of
alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE
MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until
you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine
alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take
additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking
with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you
have questions about which medicines contain acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink alcohol on
a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with
acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver damage. Pain
medications work best if they are used as the first signs of
pain (or first signs of migraine) occur. If you wait until the
pain has significantly worsened, the pain medicine may not
work as well. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: this
medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control
pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth
control while you are taking this medicine. IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE
IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine.
Drug Interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a
medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
Overdose
If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain,
extreme fatigue, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of
feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin,
and loss of consciousness.
Notes
IF YOUR HEADACHE
SYMPTOMS do not improve or if they become worse, contact your
doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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