Never begin taking a new medication, prescription or otherwise, without asking your pharmacist about the potential effects of the drug when taken with other medications. All medications have the potential to cause side effects, although most are not serious. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you understand the side effects and aid you in coping with them. If you experience unusual side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Women considering becoming pregnant or those breast-feeding should consider and discuss the possible effects of mediations on an unborn child or nursing baby.
Some drugs have the potential to cause birth defects while taken in the early stages of pregnancy.
Also, some drugs pass directly into the mother's milk upon digestion. Contact your pharmacist for his or her advice when you receive your medication, so you know the proper procedure if this situation occurs. Your pharmacist can tell you if there is an approved generic version of your medication. Not all medications have generic versions. Medications can lose their effectiveness if stored improperly.