Dantrolene: What Should I Discuss With Ny Healthcare Provider Before Taking Dantrolene
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What should I discuss with ny healthcare provider before taking dantrolene?
Do not take dantrolene if you have a liver disease such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
- have a breathing or lung disease,
- have heart disease, or
- have had liver disease in the past.
You may need special monitoring during your therapy with dantrolene if you have any of these conditions.
 | Dantrolene is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether dantrolene will harm an unborn baby. Do not take dantrolene without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. |
 | It is also not known whether dantrolene passes into breast milk. Do not take dantrolene without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
 | Dantrolene is not approved for use by children younger than 5 years of age. |
| Last updated: | July 29, 2004 |
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