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Take Bontril medication exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Bontril medication is usually taken once a day (sustained release formula) or two to three times daily (immediate-release formula) before meals on an empty stomach. Do not take Bontril medication in the evening because it may cause insomnia. Do not crush, chew, or open any “once-daily” bontril medication tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole. Never take more Bontril medication that is prescribed for you. Too much Bontril could be very dangerous to your health.
Most important facts about Bontril medication.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Bontril medication may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
Bontril medication is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping Bontril medication gradually. |
