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albuterol
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epinephrine
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While you take Albuterol, use Sympathomimetic drugs with caution because additive side effects may occur. Examples of Sympathomimetics include stimulants like Amphetamine, Adderall, Dexedrine, Ephedrine, Fastin, and Tenuate; some cough and cold products containing Pseudoephedrine (example Sudafed), Phenylephrine, or Phenylpropanolamine (PPA); and also herbal weight loss products containing ephedra or Ma huang. Taking the listed drugs with Albuterol can increase the risk of a fast heart rate, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, or other side effects.
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking medicines that cause drowsiness like prescription pain medicines, medications to reduce anxiety, medicines to induce sleep or sedation, and medicines used for colds or allergies. Using some of these drugs along with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.
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clemastine
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking medicines that cause drowsiness like prescription pain medicines, medications to reduce anxiety, medicines to induce sleep or sedation, and medicines used for colds or allergies. Using some of these drugs along with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.
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Grapefruit juice
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Do not take Ramelteon with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Taking Ramelteon with grapefruit or grapefruit juice can increase the amount of Ramelteon in the blood and can increase the risk of serious side effects. Swallow Ramelteon with some water within 30 minutes before you are ready to go to bed. Tell your health care professional if your sleep problem does not improve or gets worse.
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking Ramelteon. Using Ramelteon with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.
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Tobacco
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Tobacco smoke contains substances that may speed the removal of Ramelteon from the body; if you start smoking, Ramelteon may become less effective. Just the opposite occurs when someone stops smoking tobacco; if you stop smoking, the amount of Ramelteon in the blood may increase. Tell your health care professional if you smoke or plan to stop smoking while taking Ramelteon.
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albuterol
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Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
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Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Sympathomimetics and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Examples of Sympathomimetics include medicines used to treat asthma and other breathing problems like Albuterol, Arformoterol, Formoterol, Salmterol and others. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with the listed drugs can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
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propoxyphene
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clemastine
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You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how these drugs affect you. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing while taking these drugs, contact your health care provider immediately.
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propoxyphene
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Tobacco
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Tobacco smoking may reduce the effectiveness of Propoxyphene at treating pain, by speeding the removal of Propoxyphene from the body. Alternatively, if you take Propoxyphene e and suddenly stop smoking, you may feel drowsy or more tired, and should not drive or operate machinery until you know how Propoxyphene affects you. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing while taking Propoxyphene, contact your health care provider immediately.
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ramelteon
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You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics with Sedating H1 blockers. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how these drugs affect you.
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epinephrine
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Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
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Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Epinephrine and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with Epinephrine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
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High Fat Foods
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Taking Ramelteon with food, especially a high fat meal, or immediately after eating may prevent Ramelteon from working. Swallow Ramelteon with some water within 30 minutes before you are ready to go to bed. Tell your health care professional if your sleep problem does not improve or gets worse.
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sodium bicarbonate
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Food
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Avoid taking Sodium Bicarbonate with foods or beverages which contain a high sodium content (such as tomato juice or processed foods). Sodium Bicarbonate contains a significant amount of sodium in the oral solution. Talk to your health care provider about any dietary restrictions which are important in improving your health conditions.
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isotretinoin
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Alcohol
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Avoid or limit alcoholic drinks while taking Isotretinoin. Side effects from Isotretinoin may get worse if you also drink alcohol-containing beverages while taking Isotretinoin therapy. In addition, alcohol may alter the results of blood test done to monitor Isotretinoin therapy; avoid alcoholic drinks for at least 36 hours before any orderd blood test.
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Capecitabine should be taken with food.
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