Acetaminophen, Butalbital, And Caffeine

What is Acetaminophen, Butalbital, And Caffeine?

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How

Continue to take trifluoperazine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking trifluoperazine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Side Effects

drowsiness

dizziness or blurred vision

dry mouth

upset stomach

vomiting

diarrhea

constipation

restlessness

headache

weight gain

tremor

restlessness or pacing

fine worm-like tongue movements

unusual face, mouth, or jaw movements

shuffling walk

seizures or convulsions

fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat

difficulty urinating or loss of bladder control

yellowing of the skin or eyes

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Precautions

Before taking trifluoperazine,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to trifluoperazine, sulfites, or any other drugs.

tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids, antihistamines, appetite reducers (amphetamines), benztropine (Cogentin), bromocriptine (Parlodel), carbamazepine (Tegretol), fluoxetine (Prozac), guanethidine (Ismelin), lithium, medication for colds, medication for depression, meperidine (Demerol), methyldopa (Aldomet), phenytoin (Dilantin), propranolol (Inderal), sedatives, trihexyphenidyl (Artane), valproic acid (Depakane), and vitamins.

tell your doctor if you have or have ever had depression; seizures; shock therapy; asthma; emphysema; chronic bronchitis; problems with your urinary system or prostate; glaucoma; a history of alcohol abuse; thyroid problems; bad reaction to insulin; angina; irregular heartbeat; problems with your blood pressure; blood disorders; blood vessel, heart, kidney, liver, or lung disease.

tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking trifluoperazine, call your doctor.

if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking trifluoperazine.

you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Trifluoperazine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What If I Forget

If you take trifluoperazine once a day at bedtime and do not remember it until the next morning, omit the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Protect the liquid from light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Dietary Restrictions

Trifluoperazine may cause an upset stomach. Take trifluoperazine with food or milk.

Miscellaneous

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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