Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check the your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

You should not receive this medicine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control (eg, diaphragm with spermicide, condoms with spermicide, IUD) to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.

This medicine can cause your bone mineral density to decrease, which may lead to osteoporosis or weakened bones. Talk with your doctor about how this risk will affect you.

Using this medicine may increase your risk of having seizures. Check with your doctor right away if you start to have muscle spasm or jerking of the arms or legs, sudden loss of consciousness, or loss of bladder control.

This medicine may cause depression. Check with your doctor right away if you have discouragement, feeling sad or empty, irritability, lack or appetite, loss of interest or pleasure, tiredness, trouble concentrating, or trouble sleeping.

Call your doctor right away if you have sudden loss of vision, double vision, bulging eyes, or a migraine headache.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024

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