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Special precautions for Dormicum For Dormicumthe following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Dormicum or other benzodiazepines. Also, tell your medical advisor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Dormicumis not recommended for use during pregnancy because it may cause birth defects. Other benzodiazepines that are related chemically and in action to Dormicum have been reported to increase the chance of birth defects when used during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Also, use of Dormicum during pregnancy, especially during the last few days, may cause drowsiness, slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing in the newborn infant. In addition, receiving Dormicum just before or during labor may cause weakness in the newborn infant. Dormicum passes into human breast milk. Because newborn babies may be especially sensitive to the effects of Dormicumyou should discuss breast-feeding with your physician if you are going to receive Dormicum. It may be advisable to stop breast-feeding for a short period of time after receiving Dormicum. Newborn babies may be especially sensitive to the effects of Dormicum. This may increase the chance of side effects during the use of this medicine. Also, time to complete recovery after Dormicum is given may be longer in very ill newborn babies. Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of Dormicum. This may increase the chance of side effects during the use of this medicine. Also, time to complete recovery after Dormicum is given may be slower in the elderly than in younger adults. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving Dormicum, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following: The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Dormicum. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Heart disease Kidney disease Liver disease Obesity (overweight) Lung disease Myasthenia gravis or other muscle and nerve disease Dormicum may make the condition worse Side Effects of Dormicum Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. While you are receiving Dormicum your doctor will monitor you closely for the side effects of Dormicum, for example, breathing problems and confusion. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Most side effects will go away as the effects of Dormicum wear off. However, check with your doctor if any side effects continue or are bothersome. Keep all appointments with your doctor. Don't let anyone else take your medicines. Dosage of Dormicum Patients should be advised to take Dormicumfor short-term treatment only. Generally the duration of treatment varies from a few days to a maximum of two weeks. The tapering off process should be tailored to the individual. In certain cases extension beyond the maximum treatment period may be necessary; if so, it should not take place without re-evaluation of the patient's status. The medicine should be taken just before going to bed.
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