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Generic: apomorphine View All Brands Uprima, Apokyn A dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent - It is used to treat 'off' episodes in advanced Parkinson's disease				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. You may experience flushing, nausea, vomiting, pale skin, or sweating before dizziness or fainting occurs. Do not get up too quickly from a lying or sitting position. Report any dizziness or related symptoms to your health care provider as soon as possible. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not take any medications that cause drowsiness without first checking with your health care provider. If you find that you have sudden feelings of wanting to sleep during normal activities, like cooking, watching television, or while driving or riding in a car, you should contact your health care professional. This medicine may cause severe nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may prescribe a medication to prevent these symptoms. Do not treat yourself. Not all medicines for nausea and vomiting can be used with this medicine. Talk to your doctor about which one may be right for you. There have been reports of increased sexual urges or other strong urges such as gambling while taking some medicines for Parkinson's disease. If you experience any of these urges while taking this medicine, you should report it to your health care provider as soon as possible. You should check your skin often for changes to moles and new growths while taking this medicine. Call your doctor if you notice any of these changes. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: abnormal or unusual body movements allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue blood pressure changes confusion, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there) depression or depressed mood difficulty breathing or swallowing dizziness or lightheadedness excess sweating fainting spells irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat, palpitations swelling in arms, hands, legs, or feet unusually weak or tired vomiting Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): drowsiness headache nausea yawning This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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