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Generic: caffeine View All Brands Keep Alert, Verv, Pep-Back Peak Performance, Vivarin, Stat Awake, Wakespan, Alert, Caffeine Anhydrous, Caffedrine, Lucidex, NoDoz Maximum Strength, No Doz, Stay Awake A CNS stimulant - It is used to increase mental alertness or wakefulness when tired or sleepy				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate This medicine may also interact with the following medications: cimetidine ketoconazole ketoprofen medicines for colds or breathing difficulties phenobarbital phenytoin stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake theophylline This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? This medicine has about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine- containing medications, foods, or drinks while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause you to feel nervous, irritable, or to have a rapid heart beat or trouble sleeping. This medicine is for occasional use only. It is not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness continues, see a doctor. If you have been taking this medicine regularly, you can get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. You may feel tired, dizzy, nervous, or have a headache. Do not take this medicine close to when you want to sleep. Talk to your doctor or health care professional before you take any other over- the- counter medicines, especially cold and allergy medicines. Do not take this medicine with grapefruit juice; this may increase the effects of caffeine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects in your infant that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue bloody, dark stools breathing problems confused, irritable fast, irregular heartbeat fever infection loss of appetite seizure trembling trouble passing urine trouble sleeping unusual bleeding or bruising vomiting Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): dry skin frequent passing of urine 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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