What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
- A history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse
- A history of breathing problems, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any other lung disease
- Paralytic ileus (a condition in which food does not move through the intestines as normal, leading to intestinal obstruction or blockage)
- Heart disease of any kind
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- A very slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- A family history of long QT syndrome
- Low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia)
- A head injury, brain tumor, or increased pressure around the brain
- A history of strokes
- A history of seizures
- Problems urinating
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Gallbladder or pancreas disease
- Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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