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Drug Interactions With Flumadine

Flumadine can interact with a few other medications (see Flumadine Drug Interactions).
 

Flumadine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Flumadine if you have:
 
  • Seizures or epilepsy
  • Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Flumadine Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Overdose on Flumadine?

Based on what is known about overdose symptoms with amantadine (Symmetrel®), a very similar medication, people who take too much Flumadine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Agitation
  • Hallucinations
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Death.
     
If you happen to overdose on Flumadine, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Flumadine Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;