Naloxone: What Should I Discuss With My Health Care Provider Before Using Naloxone
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What should I discuss with my health care provider before using naloxone?
Before using naloxone, talk to your doctor if you have:
- an alcohol or drug addiction;
- a brain tumor or head injury;
- seizures; or
- heart disease or irregular heartbeats.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use naloxone or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
 | It is not known whether naloxone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use naloxone without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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| Last updated: | March 29, 2006 |
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