Mibefradil (Systemic)

Precautions While Using This Medicine

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to make sure the medicine is working properly and to change the dosage if needed.

If you have been using this medicine regularly for several weeks, do not suddenly stop using it. Stopping suddenly may bring on your previous problem. Check with your doctor for the best way to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely.

For patients taking this medicine for chest pain:

• Chest pain resulting from exercise or physical exertion is usually reduced or prevented by this medicine. This may tempt you to be overly active. Make sure you discuss with your doctor a safe amount of exercise for your medical problem .

For patients taking this medicine for high blood pressure:

• Do not take other medicines unless you have discussed them with your doctor .

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, lightheaded, or to faint. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert. If unusual tiredness or fainting occurs, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause problems in an unborn or newborn child. Check with your doctor if you become pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.