Ingrezza
Warnings
What may interact with INGREZZA?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Deutetrabenazine
-Tetrabenazine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Certain medications for depression, such as fluoxetine or paroxetine
-Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital or primidone
-Digoxin
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-St. John''s wort
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take INGREZZA?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Heart disease
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Liver disease
-Mental health conditions
-Parkinson disease
-Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt
-An unusual or allergic reaction to valbenazine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using INGREZZA?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
This medication may cause thoughts of suicide or depression. This includes sudden changes in mood, behaviors, or thoughts. These changes can happen at any time but are more common in the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose. Call your care team right away if you experience these thoughts or worsening depression.
Discuss this medication with your care team if you may be pregnant. There are benefits and risks to taking medications during pregnancy. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication and for 5 days after the last dose.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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