Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, And Phenylephrine: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Chlorpheniramine Hydrocodone And Phenylephrine

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine?

Do not take chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Before taking chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine, tell your doctor if you have

• epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
• been diagnosed with sleep apnea (periods of not breathing during sleep);
• thyroid problems;
• asthma;
• gallbladder disease;
• a head injury;
• Addison's disease;
• diabetes;
• glaucoma;
• an ulcer or an obstruction in the stomach;
• bladder problems or difficulty urinating;
• an enlarged prostate;
• high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, or any type of heart disease;
• kidney problems; or
• liver problems.

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

Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine passes into breast milk. Do not take chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine 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 chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.

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Last updated:	March 15, 2006