pentazocine-oral (cont.)DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: methadone, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) used within the last 2 weeks. Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti- anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, topiramate), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the label on all your medicines (cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these 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 slow/shallow breathing and severe drowsiness. NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress. MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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