Razadyne ER (Galantamine HBr ER) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Razadyne ER Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Razadyne ER)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Razadyne ER)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, muscle weakness or spasm, watery eyes, drooling, increased urination or bowel movements, sweating, slow heart rate, feeling light-headed or fainting, and seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking galantamine (Razadyne ER)?

Galantamine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What other drugs will affect galantamine (Razadyne ER)?

Before taking galantamine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

atropine (Donnatal, and others);
belladonna;
clidinium (Quarzan);
dicyclomine (Bentyl);
glycopyrrolate (Robinul);
hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others);
ketoconazole (Nizoral);
mepenzolate (Cantil);
methantheline (Provocholine);
methscopolamine (Pamine);
paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva);
propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or
scopolamine (Transderm-Scop).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with galantamine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about galantamine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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