Dimenhydrinate
Warnings
What may interact with Dimenhydrinate?
-Alcohol
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Medications that make you sleepy
-Some medications for allergies, cold, or cough
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Dimenhydrinate
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-Liver disease
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or emphysema
-Pain or trouble passing urine
-Phenylketonuria
-Porphyria
-Prostate trouble
-Seizures
-An unusual or allergic reaction to dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, tartrazine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Dimenhydrinate?
Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
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 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?
This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
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