What are the possible side effects of Tritus?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects from this medication, stop taking Tritus and seek emergency medical attention:
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
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seizures;
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unusual behavior or hallucinations; or
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an irregular or fast heartbeat.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Tritus and talk to your doctor if you experience
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dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness;
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headache;
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insomnia;
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anxiety;
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tremor (shaking) or restlessness;
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nausea or vomiting; or
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sweating.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Side effects of Tritus in details
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Constipation.
Skin rash.
Codeine can cause drowsiness, although at the dose contained in this medicine this is very unlikely. However, if you do find this medicine makes you feel sleepy or dizzy you should not drive or operate machinery and avoid alcoholic drink.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicines’s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
What is the most important information I should know about Tritus?
Tritus has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers not use any products that contain Tritus.
Do not take Tritus for longer than 7 days if your condition does not improve or if your symptoms are accompanied by a high fever.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended on the package or by your doctor.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tritus may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Tritus contraindications
Do not use lorazepam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic to lorazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before taking lorazepam, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
glaucoma;
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
kidney or liver disease;
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
References
- DailyMed. "CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX; HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Chlorphenamine hydrogen maleate: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
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