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What is the most important information I should know about Motrin?
• Take Motrin with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in the vomit dangers of motrin of tylinol. Thesesymptoms could indicate damage to the gastrointestinal tract dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Motrin may increasethe risk of stomach bleeding dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What is Motrin?
• Motrin is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) dangers of motrin of tylinol. Motrin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and painin the body dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Motrin is used to reduce the fever, pain, inflammation, and stiffnesscaused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, andabdominal cramps associated with menstruation dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Motrin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide dangers of motrin of tylinol.

Who should not take Motrin?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
· have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach,
· drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
· have liver or kidney disease,
· have a coagulation (bleeding or blood clotting) disorder,
· have congestive heart failure,
· have fluid retention,
· have heart disease, or
· have high blood pressure dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• You may not be able to take Motrin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• It is not known whether Motrin will harm an unborn baby dangers of motrin of tylinol. Motrin shouldnot be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drugis known to affect the baby's heart dangers of motrin of tylinol. Do not take Motrin without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Motrin passes into breast milk in very small amounts, however it is notexpected to harm a nursing baby dangers of motrin of tylinol. Talk to your doctor before taking Motrin ifyou are breast-feeding dangers of motrin of tylinol.

How should I take Motrin?
• Take Motrin exactly as directed by your doctor dangers of motrin of tylinol. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you
• Take each dose with a full glass of water dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Take Motrin with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Store Motrin at room temperature away from moisture and heat dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late dangers of motrin of tylinol. If morethan 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only the nextregularly scheduled dose dangers of motrin of tylinol. Do not take a double dose dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Symptoms of a Motrin overdose include nausea, vomiting or stomach pain,dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures,sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What should I avoid while taking Motrin?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight dangers of motrin of tylinol. Motrin may increase the sensitivityof the skin to sunlight dangers of motrin of tylinol. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposureto the sun is unavoidable dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Motrin may increasethe risk of stomach bleeding dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What are the possible side effects of Motrin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingMotrin and seek medical treatment or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
· ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
· rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
· seizures;
· black, bloody, or tarry stools;
· blood in your urine or vomit;
· decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur dangers of motrin of tylinol. Continueto take Motrin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or headache;
· nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· fatigue or weakness;
· dry mouth; or
· irregular menstrual periods dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur dangers of motrin of tylinol. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome dangers of motrin of tylinol.

What other drugs will affect Motrin?
• Other prescription and over-the-counter drugs may increase the effectsof Motrin and cause dangerous side effects dangers of motrin of tylinol. Tell your doctor if you are takingany of the following drugs:
· another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen(Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox), diclofenac(Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid),indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin(Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin);
· aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid),choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), bumetanide(Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone),and amiloride (Midamor);
· an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin);
· a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone);
· an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol) or glyburide(Micronase, Diabeta); or
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others) dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Talk to your doctor before taking Motrin if you are taking any othermedicines, especially any of the ones listed above dangers of motrin of tylinol.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Motrin dangers of motrin of tylinol. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products dangers of motrin of tylinol.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Motrin written for healthprofessionals that you may read dangers of motrin of tylinol.

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