BEFORE USING :
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OF CONDITION may
be needed if you are taking cimetidine, rifampin, or
medicine for seizures. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a
history of liver conditions. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about
taking this medicine.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE WORKS VERY QUICKLY. Take this medicine only
when you will be able to sleep 4 hours or longer. Avoid
taking this medicine with or after a high-fat meal. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees
F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away
from heat and light.
CAUTIONS :
DO NOT
EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer
than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking
this medicine for longer than prescribed may be
habit-forming. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS OF
ALCOHOL and other depressants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
if you have questions. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR
DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how
you react to this medicine. Continue to use caution the
morning after taking this medicine also. Using this medicine
alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. TAKING THIS MEDICINE while still up and about may
cause memory loss, hallucinations, di
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
A SIDE
EFFECT that may occur while taking this medicine is
short-term memory loss. If it continues or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE if you experience daytime drowsiness or change in
moods or behavior. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines interact with each
other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness; confusion; sluggishness; loss of coordination;
slow, shallow breathing; and loss of consciousness.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
You may
experience trouble sleeping for 1 to 2 nights after you stop
taking this medicine. If it continues, contact your doctor.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
