Warnings


What may interact with RAYOS?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-metyrapone
-mifepristone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aminoglutethimide
-amphotericin B
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-barbiturates
-certain medicines for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
-cholestyramine
-cholinesterase inhibitors
-cyclosporine
-digoxin
-diuretics
-ephedrine
-female hormones, like estrogens and birth control pills
-isoniazid
-ketoconazole
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-toxoids
-vaccines
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take RAYOS?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Cushing''s syndrome
-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-infection (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes)
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-mental illness
-myasthenia gravis
-osteoporosis
-seizures
-stomach or intestine problems
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to lactose, prednisone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using RAYOS?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking this medicine over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor''s name and address.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have taken this medicine within the last twelve months.

Ask your doctor or health care professional about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

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). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.