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Meprobamate - oral

(meh-pro-buh-mate)

common brand names: Equanil, Miltown

Related Drugs : Miltown, Miltown, Meprobamate

Miltown Usage: this med is used to relieve nervousness & tension.

How to use Miltown: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Take exactly as prescribed. do not increase your dose or take more often than prescribed. Tolerance may develop to this medication making this less effective with prolonged use. don't stop taking this medication with out your doctor's approval. your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been taking this since few clock.

Miltown side effects: it tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness. other side effects may include stomach upset, blurred vision, headache, impaired coordination, nausea, vomiting, or unusual tiredness or weakness. Notify your healthcare professional if you develop: rapid/pounding/irregular heartbeat, sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, trembling, trouble sleeping, nightmares or increased dreaming. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it medication, seek healthcare professional attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or physician.

Miltown Precautions: Before taking meprobamate, tell some your doctor if you have: epilepsy, kidney or liver problems, drug allergies. Alcohol increases drowsiness. Limit alcohol intake. Use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to effects of this med. Use cautiously. Meprobamate is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Consult youre healthcare professional before using this pill. Meprobamate is excreted into breast milk and can cause sedation about nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this medication isn't recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Miltown drug interactions: Before using it drug tell some your pharmacist about all prescription & nonprescription pills you may use, especially about: medications used for depression, cough-and-cold remedies, sleep aids, narcotic analgesics (e.g., codeine), tranquilizers, anti-seizure medications, alcohol consumption. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Miltown Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, sluggishness, and loss of muscle coordination.

Miltown special notes: do not share this medication with others.

If you missed Miltown dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for following dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Miltown Storage: Store in room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Meprobamate