What should I know about orphenadrine, aspirin and caffeine?

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  1.  Stacy Wiegman
     
    Stacy Wiegman answered:

    Before taking an Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine tablet, talk to your doctor about all of your allergies, especially to:

    • Orphenadrine
    • caffeine
    • aspirin
    • ibuprofen
    • celecoxib
    • naproxen

    Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking, especially:

    • fluphenazine (Prolixin)
    • amantadine (Symmetrel, Symadine)
    • haloperidol (Haldol)
    • perphenazine (Trilafon)
    • promethazine (Phenergan)
    • prochlorperazine (Compazine)
    • trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
    • antidepressants
    • cold or allergy medications
    • sedatives
    • vitamins

    Talk to your doctor about medical conditions, such as:

    • glaucoma
    • stomach ulcers
    • intestinal ulcers
    • aspirin-sensitive asthma
    • bladder blockage
    • esophagus problem
    • muscle disease (myasthenia gravis)
    • enlarged prostate

    Other conditions to mention to your doctor include:

    • nasal polyps
    • gout
    • acid-reflux
    • bleeding problems
    • heartburn
    • irregular heartbeat
    • heart failure
    • fast heartbeat
    • kidney disease
    • high blood pressure
    • liver disease
    • difficulty urinating

    This medication may cause drowsiness so do not operate a car or machinery until you know how you will be affected. Dizziness can be reduced by rising from a seated position slowly. Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin, and Caffeine tablet before any surgeries. Do not drink or smoke while taking this medication. This medication contains aspirin, which can increase bleeding. Young adults should not take this medication if presenting symptoms of flu, chickenpox, or an undiagnosed illness to prevent the development of Reye’s syndrome. This is a pregnancy category D medication and is not recommended during pregnancy. Aspirin can be passed from mother to infant in breast milk.

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