If you will be taking this drug for a long time - for example, more than a few weeks, your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments.
Check the labels of all nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " and prescription medication you now take . If any contain orphenadrine or aspirin or other salicylates be especially careful, since taking them while taking this drug may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Too much use of acetaminophen or certain other medication together with the aspirin in this combination drug may increase the risk of unwanted effects. The risk depends on how much of each drug you take every day, and on how long you take the medication together. If your family doctor directs you to take these medication together on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However, do not take acetaminophen or any of the following medication together with this combination drug for more than a few days, unless your family doctor has directed you to do so and is following your progress:
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Do not take this drug for 5 days before any surgery, including dental surgery, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor or dentist. Taking aspirin during this time may cause bleeding problems.
The orphenadrine in this combination drug may add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness. 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; other muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Always stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking aspirin Do not drink alcoholic beverages and check with your family doctor before taking any of the medication listed above, while you are using this drug .
This drug may cause some people to have blurred vision or to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, faint, or less alert than they are normally 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 .
Dryness of the mouth may occur while you are taking this drug. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease and fungus infections.
If you think that you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this drug, get emergency help at once . Taking an overdose of this drug may cause unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions - seizures, hearing loss, confusion, ringing or buzzing in the ears, severe drowsiness or tiredness, severe excitement or nervousness, and fast or deep breathing.