What is Stay awake?
When you are tired or drowsy, stay awake helps you to feel alert and awake. Stay awake is not a replacement for sleep. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for stay awake.
Side effects of Stay awake
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue.
If you experience:
- Continued tiredness or sleepiness
- Sleep problems that persist
Stay awake side effects may include:
- Feeling restless
- Loss of appetite
- Sleep problems (insomnia).
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor.
Before you take this drug
Stay awake cannot be used by anyone under the age of 12 years. This medicine gum is not for anyone under 18 years of age or who has a sensitivity to the medicine.
If you have had any of the following:
- Heart problems
- High blood pressure
- A stomach ulcer,
- Liver disease.
Similar/related drugs
Caffeine, cafcit, and vivarin
How to take Stay awake?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor. This product contains approximately the same amount of stay awake in each dose as one cup of coffee, can of coke, or energy drink. Do not use more than the amount recommended on the product label. According to the us food and drug administration, you should not consume more than 400 milligrams per day of caffeine in any form.
Take one stay awake tablet each day, either with or without food. Stay awake gum should not be chewed more than twice at a time. The gum should not be swallowed whole. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if i miss the dose?
You may not have a regular dosing regimen since stay awake can be used as needed. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include rapid heartbeats, difficulty sleeping, and feeling nervous or irritable.
What should be avoided?
Avoid foods or drinks containing stay awake, such as chocolate milk, coffee, tea, or cola.
Interaction with other drug
Before using stay awake, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This is especially important if you are taking tizanidine.
Other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products, may also affect stay awake.inform your physician of all medications you are currently taking as well as those you will start or stop taking in order to remain compliant.
