Ethchlorvynol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Placidyl
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf you
will be taking this medicine regularly for a long time:
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Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
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Do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your
doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping
completely.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants
(medicines that cause drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines
or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers,
or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates;
medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental
anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any
of the above while you are taking this medicine
.
If you think you or someone else may have taken an
overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once
. Taking an overdose
of ethchlorvynol or taking alcohol or other CNS depressants with ethchlorvynol
may lead to unconsciousness and possibly death. Some signs of an overdose
are continuing confusion, severe weakness, shortness of breath or slow or
troubled breathing, slurred speech, staggering, and slow heartbeat.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy,
or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause
some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines,
or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert
.
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