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What is Pemoline and why is it prescribed? Pemoline is used to help treat children who have attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. This condition does not always require drug treatment. Drugs such as Pemoline should be taken as part of a comprehensive treatment plan offering psychological and educational support to help the child become more stable. Pemoline has been known to cause rare cases of liver damage, some serious enough to be fatal. Children taking Pemoline should have their liver function tested every 2 weeks. If the child develops any signs of liver damage, call your doctor immediately. Warning signs include fatigue, loss of appetite, digestive problems, yellow skin or eyes, and pain in the upper right section of the abdomen. How should you take Pemoline? Follow your doctors directions for taking Pemoline. Pemoline should be taken once a day, in the morning. If you miss a dose have your child take it as soon as you remember, then go back to the regular schedule. If you do not remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once. Store Pemoline at room temperature. Are there any Pemoline side effects? Pemoline side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. The most common Pemoline side effect may include insomnia. Less common Pemoline side effects may include depression, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, hepatitis and other liver problems, increased irritability, involuntary, fragmented movements of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, and legs, loss of appetite, mild depression, nausea, seizures, skin rash, stomachache, suppressed growth, uncontrolled vocal outbursts, weight loss, and yellowing of skin or eyes. Rare Pemoline side effects may include a rare form of anemia with symptoms such as bleeding gums, bruising, chest pain, fatigue, headache, nosebleeds, and abnormal paleness. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Pemoline? If Pemoline is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Pemoline with seizure medications such as Tegretol or Other drugs that affect the central nervous system (such as Ritalin). Are there any special warnings about Pemoline? Pemoline may cause dizziness. Warn your child to be careful climbing stairs or participating in activities that require mental alertness. Although there have been no reports that Pemoline is physically addictive, it is chemically similar to a class of drugs that are potentially addictive. Make sure your child takes no more than the prescribed dosage of Pemoline. Children who take Pemoline on a long-term basis should be carefully monitored for signs of stunted growth. Your doctor will be extra cautious if your child has kidney problems. Children who have a psychiatric illness who take Pemoline may experience increasingly disordered thoughts and behavioral disturbances. |
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