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Diarrhea or vomiting may occur. If either of these effects lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Although this medication helps lower thyroid hormone in the blood, it can cause or worsen symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis), especially when you first start taking it or when your dose is increased. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: nightmares, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes (such as irritability), increased sweating.

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious symptoms of too much thyroid hormone, including: fast heartbeat.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Before taking tiratricol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Read the Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start taking tiratricol and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a day. This medication must be mixed in water before use. Do not chew, crush, or swallow the tablets whole.

Remove the prescribed number of tablet(s) from the blister pack. Add up to 3 tablets to an oral syringe and draw up water to the 10-milliliter mark on the syringe barrel. Use only room-temperature water. Do not use any other liquid, food, or feeding formula. Put the cap on and swirl the syringe for about 30 seconds. The tablets will not fully dissolve. The mixture will look white and cloudy with small particles. Make sure you are sitting upright. Remove the cap, place the syringe tip inside your mouth toward either cheek, and slowly push the plunger to give the dose. To make sure you have taken all of the medication, draw up another 10 milliliters (2 teaspoons) of water in the same syringe, swirl, and drink all of the rinse water. Prepare no more than 3 tablets in the syringe at a time. If the dose requires more, prepare the remaining tablets separately. Throw away any unused mixture after 30 minutes.

If you are giving this medication through a feeding tube, ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Take this medication exactly as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, labs, and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Certain products can decrease the absorption of tiratricol. Examples include calcium supplements, iron, bile acid-binding resins, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate, among others. Do not take bile acid-binding resins (such as cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam) or sodium polystyrene sulfonate while using this medication. If you take calcium or iron supplements, always space out your dose of tiratricol and your dose of these supplements by the same amount of time each day. (For example, if you take your supplement one hour before you take tiratricol, try to always take your supplement one hour before the tiratricol.) If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist what schedule to follow.

If you vomit within 30 minutes after taking a dose, take another dose at that time. Take the next dose at the regular time. If you vomit a second time, do not take another dose and contact your doctor right away to establish a new dosing schedule.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: other thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine, propylthiouracil).

This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as T3 immunoassays), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call 1-844-764-7669.

Do not share this medication with others.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as thyroid function) should be done while you are taking this medication. The doctor may also consider regular eye exams for children younger than 8 years. Keep all medical and lab appointments.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is within 4 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep the medication in the original blister pack inside the outer carton to protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.