Before taking moricizine, tell your doctor if you have
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any other type of heart disease or heart problems,
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liver disease, or
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kidney disease.
You may not be able to take moricizine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Moricizine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take moricizine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Moricizine passes into breast milk. It is not known whether moricizine will affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take moricizine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Do not skip doses or change your dosing schedule without first talking to your doctor. Changing your schedule could make your condition much worse. It is important to take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
Store moricizine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Try not to miss any doses of this medication. Missing doses could be very dangerous.
If you do miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking moricizine and seek emergency medical attention:
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
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a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
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fever; or
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chest pain or chest discomfort.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take moricizine and talk to your doctor if you experience
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dizziness or tiredness;
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anxiety;
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upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea;
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dry mouth;
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headache; or
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blurred vision.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Call your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, chest discomfort, worsening irregular heartbeats, or a fever.
Do not skip doses or change your dosing schedule without first talking to your doctor. Changing your schedule could make your condition much worse. It is important to take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Moricizine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Moricizine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Before taking moricizine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
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cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
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cisapride (Propulsid);
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diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Diltia XT, Tiazac);
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propranolol (Inderal);
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theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, Aerolate, Theolair, others);
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warfarin (Coumadin); or
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dofetilide (Tikosyn), procainamide (Procan SR, Procanbid, Pronestyl, Pronestyl-SR), sotalol (Betapace, Betapace AF), or another medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats.
You may not be able to take moricizine or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with moricizine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a moricizine overdose include vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, severe chest pain, a heart attack, difficulty breathing, and coma.