if you take too much -if overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. check with your doctor or nurse for instructions. before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. seek immediate medical attention if your body temperature is above normal, or if you have mental or mood changes, headache, or dizziness. swallow whole. store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. if using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out. drinking extra fluids while you are taking this medicine is recommended. ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information.

cautions -do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. if you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking birth control pills; carbamazepine; or other medicines that cause decreased sweating including anticholinergic medicines such as benztropine, amitriptyline, and haloperidol, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors including acetazolamide and dichlorphenamide. if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.. for women, taking this medicine while you are using birth control pills may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. if this occurs, promptly seek cooler or air-conditioned shelter and/or stop exercising.

before using -some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. check carefully for signs of decreased sweating. it is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions. do not use this medicine for other health conditions. do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. the risk of this serious side effect is greater in hot weather and/or during vigorous exercise. inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. keep this medicine out of the reach of children.common uses -this medicine is an anticonvulsant used alone or with other medicines to control certain types of seizures. drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly while in hot climates, or when exercising. if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.

additional information -laboratory and or medical tests (e. contact your doctor for more details. do not stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. this medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. to prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while you are taking this medicine. some conditions may become worse when the medicine is suddenly stopped. this medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants.g.

directions -follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking this medicine. laboratory and/or medical tests may be done, such as measuring bicarbonate levels in your blood, before you start taking this medicine and during therapy to monitor for side effects. do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. this medicine may reduce sweating which could raise your body temperature, especially in children.

drug interactions -drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible., eye exams) may be performed to monitor your progress