Before using
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during
the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop
using this drug and immediately contact your physician. Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are
taking clozapine, indomethacin, lithium, potassium,
azathioprine, diuretics, or medicines used to treat diabetes.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED if you have a history of kidney artery narrowing.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25
degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat,
moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15-30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, 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.
Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction
to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO
NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your
doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS,
EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that
you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when you
begin taking this medicine. Do not drive, operate machinery,
or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how
you react to this medicine. DO NOT USE A SALT SUBSTITUTE
without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: USE OF THIS
MEDICINE DURING PREGNANCY has resulted in fetal and newborn
death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor
immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may occur during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, or diarrhea; headache; dry cough; dizziness or
lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; or fatigue. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
shortness of breath, hives, irregular or slow heartbeat, or
chest pain. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue;
difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; or unusual
stomach pain. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is
unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
