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Alternate Names:Midrin (not available in Canada)
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What is Midrin (not available in Canada) used for? |
Midrin (not available in Canada) is used for the treatment of tension headache and vascular headaches (migraine)
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When should Midrin (not available in Canada) not be taken?
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Do not take Midrin (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Midrin (not available in Canada) or to similar medications, do not take Midrin (not available in Canada) if you have the eye condition called glaucoma or severe kidney disease, high blood pressure, a physical defect of the heart, or liver disease, or if you are currently taking antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate. |
What precautions should I follow when taking Midrin (not available in Canada) ?
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Before using Midrin (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like heart disease, lung disease, impairment of kidney or liver functions. |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Midrin (not available in Canada)?
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Midrin (not available in Canada) should be used with caution if you suffer from hypertension, peripheral vascular disease or have recently had a cardiovascular attacks. |
What are the side effects of Midrin (not available in Canada)?
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Most severe: Severe allergic reaction
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Most common: Dizziness, skin rash
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Other: None
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How should I take Midrin (not available in Canada)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Midrin (not available in Canada) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Midrin (not available in Canada) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Midrin (not available in Canada). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Midrin (not available in Canada). If Midrin (not available in Canada) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either drug could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Midrin with the following: acetaminophen-containing pain relievers such as Tylenol, antidepressants classified as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate, antihistamines such as Benadryl, central nervous system depressants such as Halcion, Valium and Xanax
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How should Midrin (not available in Canada) be stored?
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Store Midrin (not available in Canada) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Midrin (not available in Canada), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Midrin (not available in Canada) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Midrin (not available in Canada). If you have any questions about Midrin (not available in Canada), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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