Nabilone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cesamet
Precautions While Using This MedicineNabilone
will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS)
depressants (medicines that make you feel drowsy or less alert). Some examples
of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies,
or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain
medicines, including other 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, get emergency help at once
. Taking an overdose of this medicine
or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may cause severe mental
effects. Symptoms of overdose include changes in mood; confusion; difficulty
in breathing; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are
not there); nervousness or anxiety (severe); and fast or pounding heartbeat.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or lightheaded,
or to feel a false sense of well-being. 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 and
clearheaded
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you
get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help
lessen this problem.
Nabilone may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, 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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