Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.

This medicine may cause a tear (perforation) in your stomach or bowels. Check with your doctor right away if you have a severe stomach pain that does not go away.

This medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you have increased sweating, chills, increased tearing, redness on the face, neck, arms, and upper chest, feeling cold, abdominal or stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

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 (eg, St. John's wort) or vitamin supplements.