It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure that this drug is help you.
Check with your family doctor before you stop taking this drug . Your family doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely.
Make sure that you have enough drug on hand to last through weekends, holidays, or vacations . You must not miss taking any doses. You may want to ask your family doctor for another written prescription for mecamylamine to carry in your wallet or purse. You can then have it filled if you run out of drug when you are away from home.
Do not take other medication unless they have been discussed with your family doctor . This especially includes over-the-counter - nonprescription medication for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, since they may tend to increase your blood pressure.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position . This is more likely to occur in the morning Getting up slowly may help . When you get up from lying down, sit on the edge of the bed with your feet dangling for one or two minutes. Then stand up slowly. If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your family doctor.
The dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting is also more likely to occur if you drink alcohol, stand for a long time, exercise, or if the weather is hot While you are taking this drug, be careful to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Always use extra care during exercise or hot weather or if you must stand for a long time .
Sodium bicarbonate - commonly known as baking soda may cause you to get a greater than normal effect from this drug. To prevent problems, check with your health care professional before using an antacid or drug for heartburn since some of these contain sodium bicarbonate.
Tell your family doctor if you get a fever or infection since that may change the amount of drug you have to take.
Mecamylamine may cause dryness of the mouth, nose and throat. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, 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.
Before having any kind of surgery - including dental surgery or emergency treat, tell the family doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this drug.