GALANTAMINE-ORAL (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., bradycardia, AV block, arrhythmia), stomach/intestinal problems (peptic ulcer disease, GERD), difficulty urinating, convulsions, lung disease (severe asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease), liver or kidney disease, recent tobacco use, recent/frequent alcohol use, any allergies (including allergy to daffodil plants). This drug may make you dizzy; use caution when performing activities that require alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages because it may cause dizziness and make your stomach more likely to bleed. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to drug side effects. Galantamine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Breast- feeding is not recommended while using galantamine.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., benztropine, scopolamine), cholinergic drugs (e.g., bethanechol), other cholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., donepezil), succinylcholine-type muscle blocking drugs, aspirin, NSAIDS (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Also report use of heart drugs (those which decrease heart rate or block AV impulse conduction) such as: digoxin, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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