nail cropping Demser Generic Name: Metyrosine (me TYE roe seen) Brand Name: Demser Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Demser: It is used to treat pheochromocytoma. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Demser? If you have an allergy to metyrosine or any other part of Demser (metyrosine). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Drug Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Are Your Options? What are some things I need to know or do while I take Demser? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Demser. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you. Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you. Talk with the doctor. Have your urine checked as you have been told by your doctor. Have your blood work checked if you are on Demser for a long time. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. In most people who get sleepy when taking Demser, changes in sleep pattern happen after stopping this medicine. People who do not get sleepy when taking Demser may also have changes in sleep pattern after stopping this medicine. Changes like not being able to sleep may last for 2 to 3 days. Talk with your doctor. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Demser while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Demser) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Feeling confused. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Trouble controlling body movements, twitching, change in balance, trouble swallowing or speaking. Drooling. Trouble passing urine. Pain when passing urine. Anxiety. Low mood (depression). Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there). What are some other side effects of Demser? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling sleepy. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Demser? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Demser, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Demser (metyrosine). It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Demser. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Demser (metyrosine) Side Effects Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous cardiovascular agents Consumer resources Demser Demser (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Demser (FDA) Related treatment guides Pheochromocytoma Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug 10 + years Approval History FDA approved 1979 Demser Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. 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