Acetaminophen And Propoxyphene: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Acetaminophen And Propoxyphene

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen and propoxyphene?

Do not take acetaminophen and propoxyphene if you suffer from depression or have suicidal thoughts.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• a history of drug or alcohol addiction;
• drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day;
• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• asthma;
• urinary retention;
• an enlarged prostate;
• hypothyroidism;
• seizures or epilepsy;
• gallbladder disease;
• a head injury; or
• Addison's disease.

You may not be able to take acetaminophen and propoxyphene, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Propoxyphene may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as other harmful effects in an unborn baby. Do not take acetaminophen and propoxyphene without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Propoxyphene may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing baby. Do not take acetaminophen and propoxyphene without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from acetaminophen and propoxyphene therapy. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose.

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Last updated:	February 17, 2006