Guanabenz Acetate

Guanabenz Acetate Guanabenz-Oral Guanabenz Acetate is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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guanabenz Acetate Wytensin Uses Guanabenz Acetate is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing, slow or irregular heartbeat, irritability, paleness, fainting, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. Photos GUANABENZ ACETATE How To Use Take Guanabenz Acetate exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Do not stop taking Guanabenz Acetate without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when Guanabenz Acetate is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Guanabenz Acetate may be taken with food or milk if stomach irritation occurs. It is important to continue taking Guanabenz Acetate even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Side Effects You may feel tired and run down the first few weeks while taking Guanabenz Acetate as your body adjusts to the lower blood pressure. This is normal. Continue taking the medication. If the symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Dizziness and drowsiness are common especially during the first few weeks of therapy Other side effects may include headache, indigestion, nasal congestion, decreased sexual ability, blurred vision, or sleep disturbances. Contact your doctor if you experience: breathing difficulties, tremors, swelling of the hands or feet, chest pain, depression. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: heart disease, liver disease, kidney problems, any drug allergies. Use caution performing task requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery if Guanabenz Acetate makes you dizzy or drowsy. Limit or avoid alcohol because it may add to the dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of Guanabenz Acetate. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of Guanabenz Acetate. Use cautiously. Guanabenz Acetate should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if guanabenz is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. 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 dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, atenolol), drugs that may make you drowsy (e.g., narcotic analgesics, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety medicine or sleep medicines), other blood pressure medicine. Many medications for coughs and colds contain ingredients which may increase blood pressure. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are uncertain it is safe to take your nonprescription drugs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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