Vivarin
Warnings
What may interact with Vivarin?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Cimetidine
-Ketoconazole
-Ketoprofen
-Medications for colds or breathing difficulties
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Stimulant medications for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-Theophylline
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Vivarin
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Anxiety
-Colitis
-Diabetes
-Heart disease or irregular heartbeat
-High blood pressure
-Insomnia
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Panic attacks
-Peptic ulcer disease
-Seizure
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to caffeine, aminophylline, theophylline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Vivarin?
This supplement has about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing supplements, foods, or drinks while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause you to feel nervous, irritable, or to have a rapid heart beat or trouble sleeping.
This supplement is for occasional use only. It is not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness continues, see your care team. If you have been taking this supplement regularly, you can get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. You may feel tired, dizzy, nervous, or have a headache.
Do not take this supplement close to when you want to sleep.
Talk to your care team before you take any other over-the-counter medications, especially cold and allergy medications.
Do not take this supplement with grapefruit juice; this may increase the effects of caffeine.
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). Avoid exposure to extreme heat. Protect from moisture. Get rid of any unused supplement after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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