What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for use on the skin. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Find an area of skin on your abdomen,
hip, or backside that is clean, dry, greaseless, undamaged and hairless. Remove the patch from the sealed pouch. Do not cut
or trim the patch. Using your palm, press the patch firmly in place to make sure that there is good contact with your skin.
Change the patch two times per week, keeping to a regular schedule. When you apply a new patch, use a new area of skin. Wait
at least 1 week before using the same area again.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
What if I miss a dose?
If you forget to replace a patch, use it as soon as you can. Only use one patch at a time and do not leave on the skin for longer than directed. If a patch falls off, you can replace it, but keep to your schedule and remove the patch at the right time.
What may interact with this medicine?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
It may take a few weeks to notice the full benefit from this medicine.
You may need to limit your intake tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol. These drinks may make your symptoms worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how
this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk
of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your
doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating
drops may help. See your eyecare professional if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Avoid extreme heat. This medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous
levels, which may lead to heat stroke. Do not expose the patch to sunlight. You should wear it under your clothes.
You can keep the patch in place during swimming, bathing, and showering. If your patch falls off during these activities, replace it.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture and humidity. Do not
remove from the package until you are ready to use. Protect from light. When you remove a patch, fold it in half with sticky
sides together and throw away. Throw away unused medicine after the expiration date.