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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ERGOLOID MESYLATES - SUBLINGUAL
(ER-go-loyd MESS-ill-ates)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Geriaml
USES: This medication is used to raise blood flow to the brain and treat changes in mood, memory or behavior.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication exactly as prescriebd. Sublingual tablets are to be placed under the tongue to be dissolved. Do not swallow them and do not eat, drink or smoke wihle they are dissolving. It may take several weeks before you see any improvement from the medication. Do not stop taking this medication wihtout your doctor's approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: Noitfy your doctor if you develop: skin rashes, blurred vision, dizziness, fainting, flushing, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, stuffy or runny nose.
If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: blood pressure problems, heart problems, behavioral problems, liver disease, any allergies.
This medication should be used only when claerly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: nitrates (e.G., isosorbide, nitroglycerin), dopamine, macrolide antibiotics (e.G., erythromycin), efavirenz, saquinavir, triptan drugs (e.G., naratriptan, sumatriptan). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergnecy room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up. Check with your doctor if 2 or more doses have been missed.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep oral solution from freezing.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medcial emergency. For enrollment informatoin call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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