Quinidine: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Quinidine
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking quinidine?
Before taking quinidine, tell your doctor if you have
- had an allergic reaction or the development of blood problems (e.g., thrombocytopenic purpura) due to previous treatment with quinidine or quinine;
- any other type of heart disease or heart problems;
- liver disease;
- kidney disease; or
- myasthenia gravis (a nerve-muscle disorder).
You may not be able to take quinidine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
 | Quinidine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether quinidine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
 | Quinidine passes into breast milk. It is not known whether quinidine will affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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| Last updated: | September 09, 2004 |
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