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What happens if I miss a dose? Since Halcion is taken as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. Take Halcion only when you have time for several hours of sleep.

What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of triazolam can be fatal, especially if taken with alcohol. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, weak or shallow breathing, fainting, or coma.

What should I avoid while taking Halcion? Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur. Halcion may impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking Halcion. Wait until you are fully awake before you drive, operate machinery, or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Halcion and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products while taking this medicine.

Halcion side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: • unusual changes in mood or behavior; • confusion, memory loss (amnesia), hallucinations; or • depression, suicidal thoughts. Some people using Halcion have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, making phone calls, or sleep-walking and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking this medicine and talk with your doctor. The sedative effects of triazolam may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Halcion. Common side effects may include: • dizziness, daytime drowsiness (or during hours when you are not normally sleeping); • loss of coordination; • headache; or

• tingling or prickly feeling on your skin. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. 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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What other drugs will affect Halcion? Taking Halcion with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Many drugs can interact with Halcion, and some drugs should not be used together. This includes prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with this medicine. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

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Further information Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Halcion is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) similar to Valium. This medicine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Halcion is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep). Halcion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information Do not use if you are pregnant. Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used together with Halcion. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using.

Before taking this medicine You should not use Halcion if you are allergic to Halcion or similar medicines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and others. This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects

when used with Halcion. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use certain medicines, including: • imatinib; • isoniazid; • nefazodone; • a narcotic (opioid) medication; • an antibiotic--clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin; • antifungal medicine--itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole; • heart medication--nicardipine, quinidine; or • antiviral medicine to treat hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS-atazanavir, boceprevir, cobicistat (Evotaz, Prezcobix, Stribild, Tybost), delavirdine, fosamprenavir, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir. To make sure Halcion is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: • a history of depression, mental illness, or addiction; • a history of suicidal thoughts or actions; • liver or kidney disease; or • lung disease or breathing problems. It is not known whether triazolam passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Halcion is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Halcion? Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than

recommended. medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Take Halcion on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after eating. Take this medicine only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine. Avoid using Halcion to prevent jet lag while traveling by airplane. Call your doctor if your insomnia does not improve after taking Halcion for 7 to 10 nights, or if you have any mood or behavior changes. Insomnia can be a symptom of depression, mental illness, or certain medical conditions. Do not take Halcion for longer than 10 nights in a row, unless your doctor has told you to. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Halcion is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Haldol can be taken with or without food. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Taking too much Haldol can cause a serious heart rhythm disorder or sudden death. Never take more than your prescribed dose. It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not stop using Haldol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-2221222. An overdose of Haldol can be fatal.

What should I avoid while taking haloperidol? Haldol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls, fractures, or other injuries. Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. You may be more prone to heat stroke while you are taking Haldol.

Haldol side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

High doses or long-term use of haloperidol can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. Symptoms of this disorder include uncontrollable muscle movements of your lips, tongue, eyes, face, arms, or legs. The longer you take Haldol, the more likely you are to develop a serious movement disorder. The risk of this side effect is higher in women and older adults. Call your doctor at once if you have:    

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sudden mood changes, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior; twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs; stiffness in your neck, tightness in your throat, trouble breathing or swallowing; sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, easy bruising or bleeding; stabbing chest pain, feeling short of breath, cough with yellow or green mucus; headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats; seizure (convulsions); or severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.

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headache, dizziness, spinning sensation, drowsiness; tremors, restless feeling, uncontrolled muscle movements; stiffness in the muscles of your neck or back, speech problems; sleep problems (insomnia); feeling restless or anxious; breast enlargement, irregular menstrual periods, loss of interest in sex; or overactive reflexes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1800-FDA-1088.

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What other drugs will affect Haldol? Taking Haldol with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:    

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cancer medicine--arsenic trioxide, nilotinib, toremifene, vandetanib, vemurafenib; an antidepressant--citalopram; anti-malaria medication--lumefantrine; heart rhythm medicine-amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol ; or medicine to treat a psychiatric disorder-iloperidone, pimozide, thioridazine, ziprasidone, others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with haloperidol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

See also: Haldol drug interactions (in more detail)

Further information Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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What is Haldol? Haldol is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Haldol is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control motor and speech tics in people with Tourette's syndrome. Haldol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information Haldol is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. This medicine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related conditions. You should not use Haldol if you have Parkinson's disease or certain conditions that affect your central nervous system.

Before taking this medicine You should not use Haldol if you are allergic to it, or if you have: • Parkinson's disease; or • certain conditions that affect your central nervous system (such as severe drowsiness, or slowed thinking caused by taking other medicines or drinking alcohol). Haldol is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. This medicine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

To make sure Haldol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: • liver disease; • kidney disease; • heart disease, angina (chest pain); • a thyroid disorder; • epilepsy or other seizure disorder; • personal or family history of long QT syndrome; • an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood); or • if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven). It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Taking antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or other problems if you stop taking your medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Haldol, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice. Haloperidol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I take Haldol? Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take Haldol in larger or smaller amounts

or for longer than recommended. medicine at the same time each day. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your chest pain may become worse when you first start taking amlodipine or when your dose is increased. Call your doctor if your chest pain is severe or ongoing. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using amlodipine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Your hypertension or heart condition may be treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or stop taking any of your medications without your doctor's advice. This is especially important if you also take nitroglycerin. Amlodipine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose

What is amlodipine? Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. Amlodipine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Amlodipine is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Important information Before taking amlodipine, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or liver disease. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of amlodipine.