Flavoxate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Urispas
Precautions While Using This MedicineThis
medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are
normally. Wearing sunglasses may help lessen the discomfort from bright light.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or have blurred vision.
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 not alert or able to see well
.
Flavoxate may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase.
Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise
or hot weather while you are taking this medicine
, since overheating
may result in heat stroke. Also, hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy
or faint while you are taking this medicine.
Your mouth and throat may feel very dry while you are taking this medicine.
For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits
of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues
to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist.
Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease,
including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
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