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Granules should be mixed with applesauce or apple juice and swallowed immediately Antacids may be taken at the same time Missed dose, take as soon as possible Pravastatin/Pravachol ans: Look for symptoms of myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness, malaise, fever) Closely follow prescribed diet Avoid exposure to sunlight Do not become pregnant Limit alcohol Missed dose, take as soon as possible Zolpidem/Ambien, Intermezzo ans: CR tabs swallowed whole and not divided, chewed, or crushed Causes drowsiness, do not operate machinery Avoid alcohol Maybe habit forming Escitalopram/Lexapro ans: May impair motor and cognitive performance, use caution with machinery Avoid alcohol Consult with someone when taking OTC medications Do not abruptly stop Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions Continued therapy of up to 2 weeks to see results Azithromycin/Zithromax, Zmax ans: Tabs and suspensions taken with food Zmax taken on empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals Do not take antacids within one hour of administration Report severe or persistent diarrhea Shake suspensions well Clonazepam/Klonopin ans: May cause drowsiness, use caution with machinery Avoid alcohol May be habit forming Do not stop abruptly Atenolol/Tenormin ans: May be taken with food or milk if GI upset May cause drowsiness, use caution when using machinery Avoid abrupt withdrawal Diabetics- can mask hypoglycemic symptoms Cyclobenzaprine/Amrix, flexeril, fexmid ans: May cause drowsiness, use caution with machinery Avoid alcohol May cause dry mouth Place away from sunlight Clopidogrel/Plavix ans: Indications of infection (fever, chills, sore throat-neutropenia, signs of TTP, fatigue, weakness, anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain With or without food Bleeding time will be increased during therapy Tell physicians about therapy before surgery Do not exceed prescribed dose Do not take OTC omeprazole products Tamsulosin/Flomax ans: Take one half hour following the same meal every day May cause dizziness, use caution from rising from sitting position Lisinopril with hydrochlorothiazide ans: With or without meals Timing is important because of increased diuresis, give early in the am Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight Avoid non-prescription cough cold and allergy medications Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium Contact physician if swelling occurs Hydrochlorothiazide ans: May be taken with food or milk if GI upset Timing of dose is important because of diuresis Usually given in early A.M. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight Potassium Chloride ans: Take with or after meals and with a full glass of water Sw