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Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL
What is the most important information I should know about Inderal?
• Do not stop taking Inderal without first talking to your doctor know more about inderal la. Stoppingthe medication suddenly may result in angina (chest pain) and possibly a heartattack know more about inderal la. The dosage may need to be reduced gradually before stopping know more about inderal la.
• Call your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath know more about inderal la.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities know more about inderal la. Inderal may cause dizziness or drowsiness know more about inderal la. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities know more about inderal la.
What is Inderal?
• Inderal is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers know more about inderal la. Beta-blockers affectthe heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins) know more about inderal la.
• Inderal is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), to treatangina (chest pain), to treat irregular heartbeats, to treat migraines, to treattremor, and to reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack know more about inderal la.
• Inderal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide know more about inderal la.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Inderal?
• Do not take Inderal if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril) know more about inderal la. Takingthese medicines together could result in dangerous, even fatal, irregular heartbeats know more about inderal la.
• Before taking Inderal, tell your doctor if you have
· asthma;
· heart problems such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heartblock, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, or others;
· diabetes;
· depression;
· thyroid disease;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease; or
· any type of circulation problems know more about inderal la.
• You may not be able to take Inderal, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove know more about inderal la.
• Inderal is in the FDA pregnancy category C know more about inderal la. This means it is not knownwhether Inderal will be harmful to an unborn baby know more about inderal la. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment know more about inderal la.
• Inderal passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant know more about inderal la. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby know more about inderal la.
How should I take Inderal?
• Take Inderal exactly as directed by your doctor know more about inderal la. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you know more about inderal la.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water know more about inderal la.
• Inderal can be taken with or without food know more about inderal la. Each dose of InnoPran XL shouldbe taken in the same way, either with or without food know more about inderal la.
• Take Inderal at the same time every day whenever possible know more about inderal la. InnoPran XLshould be taken at bedtime (approximately 10 p.m.) know more about inderal la.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open the long-acting or extended-releasecapsules (Inderal LA, InnoPran XL) know more about inderal la. Swallow them whole know more about inderal la.
• Do not stop taking Inderal without first talking to your doctor know more about inderal la. Stoppingthe medication suddenly may result in angina (chest pain) and possibly a heartattack know more about inderal la. The dosage may need to be reduced gradually before stopping know more about inderal la.
• Store Inderal at room temperature away from moisture and heat know more about inderal la.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember know more about inderal la. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose know more about inderal la. Do not take a double dose of this medication know more about inderal la.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention know more about inderal la.
• Symptoms of a Inderal overdose include a slow heartbeat, shortness ofbreath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting know more about inderal la.
What should I avoid while taking Inderal?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities know more about inderal la. Inderal may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes know more about inderal la. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities know more about inderal la.
• Use alcohol cautiously know more about inderal la. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking this medication know more about inderal la.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication beforehaving surgery know more about inderal la.
What are the possible side effects of Inderal?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingInderal and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· wheezing or shortness of breath;
· an unusually slow or irregular heart beat;
· swelling of the feet or lower legs;
· leg pain or cramping;
· sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in oneweek);
· chest (heart) pain;
· unusually cold or blue feet and hands; or
· skin rash know more about inderal la.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking Inderal and talk to your doctor:
· fatigue or confusion;
· headache or dizziness;
· weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate;
· diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting;
· depression;
· nightmares; or
· impotence (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection) know more about inderal la.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur know more about inderal la. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome know more about inderal la.
What other drugs will affect Inderal?
• Do not take Inderal if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril) know more about inderal la. Takingthese medicines together could result in dangerous, even fatal, irregular heartbeats know more about inderal la.
• Before taking Inderal, tell your doctor if you are taking
· another heart medicine such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine(Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, DilacorXR), clonidine (Catapres), or digoxin (Lanoxin);
· a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase,Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucotrol);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), or ketoprofen (Orudis,Orudis KT, Oruvail);
· a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax,others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol(Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur,Theochron, Theolair, others), and others;
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· haloperidol (Haldol); or
· a prescription or over-the-counter cough medication, cold medicine,or diet pill know more about inderal la.
• You may not be able to take Inderal, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above know more about inderal la.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Inderal oraffect your condition know more about inderal la. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products know more about inderal la.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Inderal written forhealth professionals that you may read know more about inderal la.
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