Erowid Dimenhydrinate Vault : Health

Dimenhydrinate Health
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Avoid taking dimenhydrinate (dramamine) if you are currently taking an MAOI, most commonly found in prescription anti-depressants Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine), Marplan (isocarboxazid), Eldepryl (l-deprenyl), Aurorex or Manerix (moclobemide), or in Ayahuasca mixtures which contain harmine or harmline.
Dimenhydrinate has anticholinergic properties and should not be used by those with glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of prostrate gland), or urinary obstructions.
The anticholinergic effects of atropine and tricyclic antidepressants may be enhanced by dimenhydrinate.
Avoid mixing dimenhydrinate with central nervous system depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, narcotic analgesics, sedatives, and tranqullisers. It may enhance the sedative effect of these substances.
Do not take this product, unless directed by a doctor, if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

WARNINGS:

Dimenhydrinate may precipitate seizures in those with epilepsy or who have low seizure thresholds.
Stop taking dimenhydrinate and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
The safety of this product for pregnant women has not been determined.

Last Modified - Tue, Apr 21, 2009

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