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Directions on how to take |
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Do not chew the capsules, swallow whole. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. For treating bipolar disorder Adults— To start, 40 milligrams (mg) twice a day with food. The dose will be increased to either 60 or 80 mg on the second day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 80 mg twice a day. For treating schizophrenia: Adults—To start, 20 mg twice a day with food. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 80 mg twice a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. |
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Warnings and Precautions |
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It is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits to make sure your medicine is working for you. Your doctor will check your blood to make sure your potassium is normal. Check with doctor if fainting, dizziness, fast, racing, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, or other unusual symptoms occur, symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) include blurred vision; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushed, dry skin; fruit like breath odor; increased urination; ketones in urine; loss of appetite; stomach ache; nausea or vomiting; tiredness; trouble breathing; unconsciousness; or unusual thirst. This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert. Avoid use of alcohol. Avoid activities involving high temperature or humidity. This medicine may reduce your body's ability to adjust to the heat. |
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Possible side effects |
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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Chest pain; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; palpitations, Dizziness; fainting or feeling faint ; persistent, painful erection; seizures, Drowsiness; sleepiness; slurred speech, Change in vision; cough increased; depression ; dry mouth; feeling faint upon standing; inability to move eyes; increasing blinking or spasms of eyelid ; itching or reddening of skin; loss of appetite; muscle ache; muscle tightness; runny nose; sneezing ; sore throat; sticking out of tongue; stuffy nose; swelling; trouble in breathing, speaking or swallowing; uncontrolled twisting movements of neck, trunk, arms, or legs; unusual facial expressions ; vomiting; weakness of arms and legs; weight loss. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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Storage |
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Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). |
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Additional Information |
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Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. |
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Disclaimer |
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The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information. |
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