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Additional Zebutal Information
This medicine is an analgesic, barbiturate, and
stimulant combination used to treat tension
headaches.
How To Use Zebutal
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE
and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Zebutal Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment,
include drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or
nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Precautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this
medicine for longer than prescribed without checking
with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or
taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may
be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using
this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects
of alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE,
OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE
DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability
to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not
take additional acetaminophen for pain or fever
without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask
your pharmacist if you have questions about which
medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may
cause liver damage. If you drink alcohol on a daily
basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined
with acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver
damage. Pain medications work best if they are used
as the first signs of pain (or first signs of
migraine) occur. If you wait until the pain has
significantly worsened, the pain medicine may not
work as well. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN
TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: this medicine may
decrease the effectiveness of your birth control
pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form
of birth control while you are taking this medicine.
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN
BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.
Zebutal Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side
effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, excessive
sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue,
unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling
alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy
skin, and loss of consciousness.
Zebutal Info & Notes
IF YOUR HEADACHE SYMPTOMS do not improve or if they
become worse, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS
MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of
children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
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