Epidrin (Oral)
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF EPIDRIN DOESN'T WORK FOR HEADACHES AND ONLY PUTS ME TO SLEEP?
I HAVE BEEN TAKING EPIDRIN FOR THREE DAYS AND IT ONLY MAKES ME TIRED. I TAKE ONE EACH TIME I GET A HEADACHE AND WAIT FOR THREE TO FOUR HOURS BEFORE TRYING COLD TOWEL OR JUST TRYING TO SLEEP.
by DJ in sacramento, ca, 11/30/2005
epidrin
Will epidrin cause a drug test to be positive for amphetamines or opiates?
by Chris Winters in Effingham, IL, 05/24/2007
Epidrin side effects
I read the 'patient prescription information' provided by my pharmacy with my Rx for Epidrin. One of the statements made included "It may cause dependence..." and "Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also re...
by Julie McCall in Huntington Beach, CA, 01/04/2007
epidrin for backache
I have epidrin for headaches, can I use it for muscular back ache?.
by gerry in Winthrop Mass, 07/31/2007
using epidrin while pregnant
I am four months pregnant. I had an appointment with my ob. But because of alot of traffic I was late and he was unable to see me. I have had migranes for the last six weeks. I have been living on Tylenol. I was very excited to talk to him about my pr...
by Kimberly in Memphis, TN, 07/07/2007
Epidrin (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Epidrin (Oral)
Epidrin (Oral) Medication Classification
ISOMETHEPTENE/DICHLORALPHENAZONE/ACETAMINOPHEN (By mouth)
Epidrin (Oral) Brandname
Duradrin, Amidrine, Migrin-A, Midrin, Migrazone, Va-Zone, Iso-Acetazone, Epidrin, Migratine, Migquin
Epidrin (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Acetaminophen (a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen), Dichloralphenazone (dye-klor-al-FEN-a-zone), Isometheptene (eye-soe-meth-EP-teen) Treats migraine and tension headaches.
When To Not Use Epidrin (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to isometheptene, dichloralphenazone, or acetaminophen (Tylenol®), or if you have glaucoma, severe kidney or liver disease, certain types of heart disease, or high blood pressure. You should not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®) in the past 14 days.
How Should You Use Epidrin (Oral)
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. It is not safe to use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) of acetaminophen in one day (24 hours).
- If this medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food or milk. If a dose is missed:
- If you are taking this medicine on a regular schedule and you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Epidrin (Oral) Storage
Store Epidrin (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Epidrin (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Epidrin (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using an MAO inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®), or any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, other narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver and drinking alcohol can increase this risk. If you regularly drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, do not take acetaminophen without asking your doctor.
- Many combination medicines contain acetaminophen, including products with brand names such as Alka-Seltzer Plus®, Comtrex®, Drixoral®, Excedrin Migraine®, Midol®, Sinutab®, Sudafed®, Theraflu®, and Vanquish®. Carefully check the labels of all other medicines you are using to be sure they do not contain acetaminophen.
Epidrin (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have blood vessel disorders, circulatory problems, liver disease, kidney disease, or have recently had a heart attack.
- If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not take more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen may affect the results of certain laboratory tests.
Epidrin (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools
- Extreme weakness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, sweating, cold or clammy skin
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellow skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild skin rash
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