Though the Antihistamine helps control specific symptoms, it does not treat them. Promethazine also does not speed up recovery. To learn how the drug interacts with other prescriptions, always consult a healthcare professional. By preventing the release of histamine, it causes sleepiness and deep relaxation. Though dangerous on its own, the Antihistamine can be lethal when combined with other illicit drugs.
Looking for a place to start? Reach out to a treatment provider for free today. Make a Call Promethazine abuse is frequent in patients struggling with coexisting addictions. One-quarter of the patients in the study who were using Methadone were also taking Promethazine.
Opioids, Promethazine, and abuse are highly correlated. Methadone use for Opioid addiction treatment is linked to Promethazine abuse. Promethazine abuse is common among injection drug users, patients with chronic pain, and at-risk teenagers.
Sadly, people without prior drug disorders are becoming addicted to Promethazine as well. The rise of the Opioid epidemic began in the s and continues today. In , about Almost , people have died due to this epidemic. The fight against the Opioid epidemic is growing. Yet medical professionals prescribed the drug to million Americans in These individuals are usually non-experienced drug users who run a huge risk of becoming addicts. Prescription Opioids can make anyone addicted to them.
One in 4 patients receiving long-term Opioid therapy struggles with Opioid addiction. Once addicted, it can be hard to stop, and many turn to rehab. While in recovery for Opioid addiction, a popular method used to to treat patients is tapering with Methadone. These tapering treatments help individuals wean off Opioids slowly.
They do not, however, provide the intense high some patients want. What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?
Brand names Brand names of combination products. Talk to your doctor about the risks of giving promethazine to your child. To insert a promethazine suppository, follow these steps: If the suppository feels soft, hold it under cold, running water for 1 minute. Remove the wrapper. Dip the tip of the suppository in water. Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest.
A left-handed person should lie on the right side and raise the left knee. Hold it in place for a few moments. Stand up after about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly and resume your normal activities. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking promethazine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to promethazine, other phenothiazines certain medications used to treat mental illness, nausea, vomiting, severe hiccups, and other conditions or any other medications.
Also tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have ever had an unusual or unexpected reaction when you took promethazine, another phenothiazine, or any other medication. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not know if a medication you are allergic to is a phenothiazine. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants 'mood elevators' such as amitriptyline Elavil , amoxapine Asendin , clomipramine Anafranil , desipramine Norpramin , doxepin Adapin, Sinequan , imipramine Tofranil , nortriptyline Aventyl, Pamelor , protriptyline Vivactil , and trimipramine Surmontil ; antihistamines; azathioprine Imuran ;barbiturates such as phenobarbital Luminal ; cancer chemotherapy; epinephrine Epipen ; ipratropium Atrovent medications for anxiety, irritable bowel disease, mental illness, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease, seizures, ulcers, or urinary problems; monoamine oxidase MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid Marplan , phenelzine Nardil , tranylcypromine Parnate , and selegiline Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar ; narcotics and other pain medication; sedatives; sleeping pills;and tranquilizers.
Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. If you will be giving promethazine to a child, also tell the child's doctor if the child has any of the following symptoms before he or she receives the medication: vomiting, listlessness, drowsiness, confusion, aggression, seizures, yellowing of the skin or eyes, weakness, or flu-like symptoms.
Also tell the child's doctor if the child has not been drinking normally, has had excessive vomiting or diarrhea, or appears dehydrated. If you become pregnant while taking promethazine, call your doctor.
Older adults should not usually take promethazine because it is not as safe as other medications that can be used to treat the same conditions. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. If you are giving promethazine to a child, watch the child to be sure he or she does not get hurt while riding a bike or participating in other activities that could be dangerous. Alcohol can make the side effects of promethazine worse.
Promethazine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet. Promethazine can cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dry mouth drowsiness listlessness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep nightmares dizziness ringing in ears blurred or double vision loss of coordination nausea vomiting nervousness restlessness hyperactivity abnormally happy mood stuffy nose itching Some side effects can be serious.
Symptoms of overdose may include: difficulty breathing slowed or stopped breathing dizziness lightheadedness fainting loss of consciousness fast heartbeat tight muscles that are difficult to move loss of coordination continuous twisting movements of the hands and feet dry mouth wide pupils black circles in the middle of the eyes flushing nausea constipation abnormal excitement or agitation nightmares. This means the level of this drug in your body could get too high.
This raises your risk of side effects. For people with breathing problems: This drug may thicken the secretions in your breathing tubes. The drug should not be taken during an acute asthma attack or if you have COPD. For people with sleep apnea: This drug may thicken the secretions in your breathing tubes. If you have sleep apnea, taking this drug at night may worsen your condition.
For people with seizures: This drug raises your risk of seizures. Talk to your doctor if you take other drugs that can cause seizures. Taking these drugs together can increase this risk. For pregnant women: Promethazine is a category C pregnancy drug. That means two things:. This drug should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. This drug should not be given to a pregnant woman within 2 weeks of delivery because it raises the risk of bleeding in the newborn.
For women who are breastfeeding: Promethazine may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child.
You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this drug. For seniors: Seniors may be more sensitive to the sedating effects of this drug. They may be more likely to experience severe drowsiness, reduced mental alertness, and confusion. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. It has not been confirmed that promethazine is safe and effective for use in children younger than 2 years.
The liver, kidneys, and hearts of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This increases your risk of side effects. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose or a different medication schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.
Note: This drug is not recommended to treat uncomplicated vomiting in children. It should only be used to treat extended periods of vomiting when the cause is known. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages.
Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Promethazine is used for short-term treatment. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times.
But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember. But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once.
This could result in dangerous side effects. A prescription for this medication is refillable. You should not need a new prescription for this medication to be refilled.
Your doctor will write the number of refills authorized on your prescription. This drug can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. This increases your risk of sunburn. Avoid the sun if you can. Not every pharmacy stocks this drug. When filling your prescription, be sure to call ahead to make sure your pharmacy carries it.
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