WYGESIC

Drug Name: WYGESIC

WYGESIC DESCRIPTION:
PROPOXYPHENE WITH ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL (pro-POX-ee-feen WITH uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen)

COMMON WYGESIC BRAND NAME(S):
Darvocet-N, Wygesic

WYGESIC SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, flushing or vision changes. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, fainting, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE WYGESIC:
WYGESIC: To prevent upset stomach, take with food or milk. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it. Use WYGESIC exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because WYGESIC can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using WYGESIC without your doctor's approval. Over time, WYGESIC may not work as well. Consult your doctor if WYGESIC is not relieving the pain sufficiently.

WYGESIC WARNING:
Propoxyphene should be used with extreme caution, if at all, in people who use alcohol; have a history of substance abuse or emotional conditions; or who already take drowsiness-causing drugs (e.g., antidepressants, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, pain relievers, sedatives). Fatalities have occurred in such patients when propoxyphene was misused. Patients must not take more propoxyphene than prescribed.

WYGESIC USES:
WYGESIC is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

WYGESIC PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver disease, breathing problems, alcohol and/or drug use, colitis or other intestinal/stomach problems, severe diarrhea, head injury, heart problems, drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving. Limit alcohol intake because it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of WYGESIC. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. WYGESIC should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. WYGESIC is excreted into breast milk. Though to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

WYGESIC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use both prescription and nonprescription, especially of: carbamazepine, cimetidine, ritonavir, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs used for anxiety or depression. Before taking over-the-counter pain relievers or cold, cough and allergy products, read their labels to be sure they do not also contain acetaminophen. WYGESIC contains acetaminophen and too much acetaminophen can be harmful. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

WYGESIC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual sleepiness; slow, shallow breathing; cold, clammy skin; seizures; nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; and loss of consciousness.

WYGESIC NOTES:
Do not share WYGESIC with others.

MISSED WYGESIC DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

WYGESIC STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.