Check with your family doctor if your diarrhea does not stop after 1 or 2 days or if you develop a fever .
Before you have any medical tests, tell the family doctor in charge that you are taking this drug. The results of some tests may be effected by this drug.
This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that make you drowsy or less alert. 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; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics Check with your family doctor before taking any of the above while you are taking this drug .
This drug may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert .
This drug may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the discomfort.
This drug may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this drug , since overheating may result in heatstroke. Always hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy or faint while you are taking this drug.
This drug may cause dryness of the mouth, nose and throat. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your family doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease and fungus infections.