Do not cut, crush, break, or chew it. If the tablet must be cut or crushed, it should be done by a pharmacist. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health. Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you.
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Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. You could have more side effects. This drug may affect fertility. Fertility problems may lead to not being able to get pregnant or father a child. If you plan to get pregnant or father a child, talk with your doctor before taking this drug. If your sex partner may get pregnant, you must use birth control while taking this drug and for some time after the last dose.
If your partner gets pregnant, call the doctor right away. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of bleeding like throwing up or coughing up blood; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; abnormal vaginal bleeding; bruises without a cause or that get bigger; or bleeding you cannot stop. Signs of fluid and electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad dizziness or passing out, fast heartbeat, more thirst, seizures, feeling very tired or weak, not hungry, unable to pass urine or change in the amount of urine produced, dry mouth, dry eyes, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up.
Signs of heart problems like chest pain, fast heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, or shortness of breath. Dizziness or passing out. Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Mouth irritation or mouth sores. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation.
Redness or irritation of the palms of hands or soles of feet. Swollen gland. Mood changes. Swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm.
What are some other side effects of this drug? Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hair loss. Stomach pain. Trouble sleeping. Change in nails.
Feeling tired or weak. Eye irritation. Dry skin. Back, bone, joint, or muscle pain. Change in taste. Weight loss. Diarrhea, throwing up, upset stomach, and feeling less hungry are common with this drug. If these happen, talk with your doctor about ways to lower these side effects. Call your doctor right away if any of these effects bother you, do not get better, or get very bad.
You may report side effects to your national health agency. How is this drug best taken? Take after a meal, within 30 minutes. Swallow whole with a full glass of water. If you have trouble swallowing this drug whole, talk with your doctor. There may be other ways to take this drug. You will need to take special care when handling this drug.
Check with the doctor or pharmacist to see how to handle this drug. If the tablets must be cut or crushed, do not do it by yourself. A healthcare provider will need to cut or crush the tablets if needed. Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use of some vaccines with this drug may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well.
You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep lid tightly closed. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so.
Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area. General drug facts If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Check with your pharmacist. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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