Diclegis
Diclegis Warnings (Generic)
What may interact with Diclegis?
-Alcohol
-Atropine
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-Certain medications for bladder problems, such as oxybutynin, tolterodine
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-Certain medications for travel sickness, such as scopolamine
-Certain medications for Parkinson's disease, such as benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
-Ipratropium
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Diclegis
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Glaucoma
-Liver disease
-Pain or trouble passing urine
-Prostate disease
-Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to doxylamine, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Diclegis?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. See your care team right away if you get a high fever or have problems breathing.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may cause false positive urine tests for certain medications like methadone, opiates, and PCP.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture. Do not remove desiccant canister from bottle. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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