acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triproli... Health Article

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

• confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Keep using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• blurred vision;

• dry mouth;

• mild loss of appetite;

• nausea, stomach pain, constipation;

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• problems with memory or concentration;

• ringing in your ears;

• restless or excitability (especially in children);

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• skin rash, redness, or itching; or

• warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• an antidepressant;

• a bronchodilator;

• a diuretic (water pill);

• gout medications;

• blood pressure medication;

• medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;

• bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);

• seizure medication;

• isoniazid;

• zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);

• aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others); or

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), penbutolol (Levatol), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, and triprolidine is available over-the-counter (without a prescription) under many brand and generic names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.