What should I avoid while taking aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene?
Avoid alcohol while taking aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene. Alcohol can increase drowsiness
and dizziness caused by the medication which could be dangerous. Also, alcohol increases the risk of
stomach bleeding when taking aspirin.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Propoxyphene may cause drowsiness. If you experience drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Do not take other over-the-counter and prescription products that contain aspirin. Too much
aspirin could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter
preparations.
Drowsiness or dizziness caused by aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene may be increased by other
drugs such as antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain
relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Together, these medicines may cause dangerous
sedation, possibly resulting in unconsciousness or death. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you
are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.
What other drugs will affect aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene?
Aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene may increase the effects of oral anticoagulants such as warfarin
(Coumadin) which could lead to bleeding. It may also increase the effects of carbamazepine (Tegretol)
leading to toxicity. Be sure your doctor is aware if you are taking either of these medications.
Do not take aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last
14 days. Dangerous side effects could result.
Drowsiness or dizziness caused by aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene may be increased by other
drugs such as antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain
relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Together, these medicines may cause dangerous
sedation, possibly resulting in unconsciousness or death. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you
are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.
Do not take other over-the-counter and prescription products that contain aspirin. Too much
aspirin could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter
preparations.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene. Talk to
your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including
vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.