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Fore Safe Use After Receiving This Medicine

For diseaseds going home within a few hours after surgery:

• Droperidol and other medication that may be given during surgery may cause some people to feel drowsy, tired, or weak for up to a few days afterwards. Therefore, for at least 24 hours - or longer if necessary after receiving this drug, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
• Unless otherwise directed by your family doctor, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness for about 24 hours after you have received this drug. To do so may add to the effects of droperidol. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or drug for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping drug; prescription pain drug or narcotics; barbiturates; drug for seizures; and muscle relaxants.