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What is the most important information I should know about Endocet?
• Do not stop taking Endocet suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days effects interactions endocet. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable effects interactions endocet. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose effects interactions endocet.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities effects interactions endocet. Oxycodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness effects interactions endocet. If you experience drowsinessor dizziness, avoid these activities effects interactions endocet.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Endocet effects interactions endocet. Alcohol may increase the drowsinessand dizziness caused by Endocet and could be dangerous effects interactions endocet. Also, acetaminophencan be toxic to your liver when taken with as little as 2 drinks of alcohol effects interactions endocet.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor effects interactions endocet. These medications also may causedangerous sedation effects interactions endocet.
• Endocet may cause constipation effects interactions endocet. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect effects interactions endocet. Increasing the amount of fiber inyour diet can also help to alleviate constipation effects interactions endocet.
• Never take more Endocet than is prescribed for you effects interactions endocet. If your pain is notbeing adequately treated, talk to your doctor effects interactions endocet.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication effects interactions endocet. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day effects interactions endocet.
What is Endocet?
• Oxycodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics effects interactions endocet. It relieves pain effects interactions endocet.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof oxycodone effects interactions endocet.
• Together, acetaminophen and oxycodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain effects interactions endocet.
• Endocet may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide effects interactions endocet.
Who should not take Endocet?
• Before taking Endocet, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury;
· Addison's disease; or
· a history of alcohol or drug addiction effects interactions endocet.
• You may not be able to take Endocet, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove effects interactions endocet.
• This drug combination is in the FDA pregnancy category C effects interactions endocet. This meansthat it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby effects interactions endocet. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant effects interactions endocet.
• It is not known whether this drug combination passes into breast milk effects interactions endocet. Do not take Endocet without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby effects interactions endocet.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from Endocet therapy effects interactions endocet. Useextra caution effects interactions endocet.
How should I take Endocet?
• Take Endocet exactly as directed by your doctor effects interactions endocet. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you effects interactions endocet.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water effects interactions endocet.
• Take Endocet with food or milk if it upsets your stomach effects interactions endocet.
• Never take more Endocet than is prescribed for you effects interactions endocet. Too much Endocetcould be very harmful effects interactions endocet.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of oxycodonewith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon effects interactions endocet. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one effects interactions endocet.
• Do not stop taking Endocet suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days effects interactions endocet. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable effects interactions endocet. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose effects interactions endocet.
• Endocet may cause constipation effects interactions endocet. Drink plenty of water (six to eight fullglasses a day) to lessen this side effect effects interactions endocet. Increasing the amount of fiber inyour diet can also help to alleviate constipation effects interactions endocet.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else effects interactions endocet.
• Store Endocet at room temperature away from moisture and heat effects interactions endocet.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember effects interactions endocet. Do not take a double doseof this medication effects interactions endocet. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your nextdose effects interactions endocet.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention effects interactions endocet.
• Symptoms of an Endocet overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, and sweating effects interactions endocet.
What should I avoid while taking Endocet?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities effects interactions endocet. Oxycodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness effects interactions endocet. If you experience drowsinessor dizziness, avoid these activities effects interactions endocet.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Endocet effects interactions endocet. Alcohol may increase the drowsinessand dizziness caused by Endocet and could be dangerous effects interactions endocet. Also, acetaminophencan be toxic to your liver when taken with as little as 2 drinks of alcohol effects interactions endocet.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor effects interactions endocet. These medications also may causedangerous sedation effects interactions endocet.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication effects interactions endocet. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day effects interactions endocet.
What are the possible side effects of Endocet?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingEndocet and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness;
· unconsciousness;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
· unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising effects interactions endocet.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur effects interactions endocet. Continueto take Endocet and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive effects interactions endocet.
• Endocet is habit forming effects interactions endocet. Do not stop taking it suddenly effects interactions endocet.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur effects interactions endocet. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome effects interactions endocet.
What other drugs will affect Endocet?
• Do not take Endocet if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days effects interactions endocet. Dangerous side effects could result effects interactions endocet.
• The most serious interactions affecting Endocet are with those drugsthat also cause sedation effects interactions endocet. The following drugs may lead to dangerous sedationif taken with Endocet:
· antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Nytol, Compoz, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton,Teldrin, others), and others;
· tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and doxepin(Sinequan), and serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil);
· other commonly used antidepressants, including amoxapine (Asendin),clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline(Pamelor), and protriptyline (Vivactil);
· anticholinergics such as belladonna (Donnatal), clidinium (Quarzan),dicyclomine (Bentyl, Antispas), hyoscyamine (Levsin, Anaspaz), ipratropium (Atrovent),propantheline (Pro-Banthine), and scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),thioridazine (Mellaril), and prochlorperazine (Compazine); and
· tranquilizers and sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal),amobarbital (Amytal), secobarbital (Seconal), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium),lorazepam (Ativan), flurazepam (ProSom), and temazepam (Restoril) effects interactions endocet.
• You may not be able to take Endocet or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above effects interactions endocet.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication effects interactions endocet. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day effects interactions endocet.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Endocet effects interactions endocet. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines effects interactions endocet.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Endocet written forhealth professionals that you may read effects interactions endocet.
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