Warnings


What may interact with Osmolex ER?


-acetazolamide
-alcohol
-atropine
-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-certain medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
-certain medicines for Parkinson''s disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
-certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
-ipratropium
-methazolamide
-quinidine
-quinine
-sodium bicarbonate
-some flu vaccines
-thioridazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Osmolex ER?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-depression
-eczema
-glaucoma
-heart failure
-if you drink alcohol
-kidney disease
-low blood pressure
-narcolepsy
-schizophrenia
-seizures
-sleep apnea
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-an unusual or allergic reaction to amantadine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Osmolex ER?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this drug. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This drug may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your health care provider if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your health care provider if the problem does not go away or is severe.
When taking this drug, you may fall asleep without notice. You may be doing activities like driving a car, talking, or eating. You may not feel drowsy before it happens. Contact your health care provider right away if this happens to you.
There have been reports of increased sexual urges or other strong urges such as gambling while taking this drug. If you experience any of these while taking this drug, you should report this to your health care provider as soon as possible.
The tablet shell of this drug does not dissolve. This is normal. The tablet shell may appear whole in the stool. This is not a cause for concern.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.