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PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have the following medical conditions: certain types of congestive heart failure (left ventricular systolic dysfunction), certain lung problems (pulmonary edema). Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: bleeding problems, liver disease, any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause changes in vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: "water pills" (e.g., furosemide, torsemide), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparins), blood pressure medication (e.g., captopril, lisinopril, nifedipine), vasodilators (e.g., hydralazine, nitrates), digoxin. Also report any drugs that cause drowsiness, such as: medicine for sleep (sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, heart function) will be performed to monitor your progress and response to this medication.
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