Acetaminophen And Diphenhydramine: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Acetaminophen And Diphenhydramine
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen and diphenhydramine?
 | Do not take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease. You may not be able to take acetaminophen. |
| Do not take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very serious drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. |
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- diabetes;
- glaucoma;
- difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate, a constricted bladder neck, or any other reason;
- a stenosing peptic (stomach) ulcer;
- high blood pressure or any type of heart disease; or
- an overactive thyroid.
You may not be able to take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
 | It is not known whether acetaminophen and diphenhydramine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. |
 | Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine passes into breast milk and can seriously harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from acetaminophen and diphenhydramine.
Read the package label for directions or consult your doctor or pharmacist before treating a child with this medication. Children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of medicines and may have unusual reactions.
| Last updated: | September 06, 2005 |
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