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Generic: l-methylfolate View All Brands Deplin, Zervalx A vitamin - It is used together with medicines to manage depression and schizophrenia				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? L- METHYLFOLATE is a medical food. It is used together with medicines to manage depression and schizophrenia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: anemia history of bipolar disorder history of tumors in your intestines vitamin B12 deficiency an unusual or allergic reaction to L- methylfolate, folic acid, other B vitamins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medical food by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You can take it with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you've taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? alcohol birth control pills capecitabine certain antibiotics like pentamidine, pyrimethamine, and trimethoprim cholestyramine colchicine colestipol isotretinoin medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, lamotrigine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, valproic acid, valproate methotrexate methylprednisone nitrofurantoin NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen pancreatic enzymes like pancrelipase and pancreatin pyrimethamine sulfasalazine triamterene 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.
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