If you are going to be taking this drug for a long time, your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments, especially during the first few months of treat with this drug. This will allow your dosage to be changed if necessary to meet your needs.
Thiethylperazine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that cause you to feel 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 using this drug .
This drug may cause some people to have blurred vision or to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, 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 or able to see well .
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur , especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your family doctor.
When using thiethylperazine on a regular basis, make sure your family doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin or other salicylates at the same time - as for arthritis or rheumatism. Effects of too much aspirin, such as ringing in the ears, may be covered up by this drug.
Thiethylperazine 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.