RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
RESERPINE (By mouth)
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Reserpine (re-SER-peen) Treats high blood pressure and other conditions.Belongs to a class of drugs called rauwolfia alkaloids.
When To Not Use RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to reserpine. You should not use reserpine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as Nardil®, Marplan®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days.
How Should You Use RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. Even if you feel fine your blood pressure can still be high.
- May be taken with or without food or milk. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose of reserpine, You should not use the missed dose at all, just return to your regular dosing schedule.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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 taking diet pills, or medicine for allergies or colds.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before taking if you have heart, kidney, or Parkinson's disease, asthma, epilepsy (seizures), stomach or intestinal ulcers, gallstones, colitis, or depression.
- Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Reserpine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking reserpine before having any kind of surgery.
- Don't suddenly stop taking reserpine without first asking your doctor.
RESERPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Irregular heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Skin rash, blisters, severe itching or hives
- Severe stomach pain
- Dark or bloody stools If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Headache, nervousness, or trouble concentrating
- Drowsiness, dizziness, or fainting
- Nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
- Dry mouth or stuffy nose
- Diarrhea or weight gain
- Sexual trouble
- Depressed mood, strange dreams, or nightmares
- Breast swelling in men
