Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take .
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you have determined that you do not become drowsy during the day or experience impaired mental or physical abilities while taking .
Liver function: If you have reduced liver function, discuss with your doctor how may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of , and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Medical conditions: If you have any of the following medical conditions, discuss with your doctor how may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of , and whether any special monitoring is needed:
- angle-closure Glaucoma
- chronic lung conditions such as Asthma, chronic Bronchitis, or emphysema
- enlarged prostate
- heart disease
- obstructed bladder
- obstruction of the intestines
- peptic ulcer disease
- seizures
Pregnancy: should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking , contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: passes into breast milk, but it does not appear to have serious or harmful effects on breast-feeding infants. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using have not been established for children less than 6 years old.
Seniors: Seniors may experience more side effects (e.g., drowsiness, dry mouth, difficulty urinating) with . should be not be used by seniors unless recommended by a doctor, pharmacist, or other health care professional.