What is Epidiolex? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Epidiolex

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the bottle in an upright position. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use this medicine within 12 weeks of first opening the bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after 12 weeks.

• Take this medicine the same way every day, either with or without food.

• You may take this medicine using a feeding tube (including nasogastric or gastrotomy tubes) if needed. Do not use it with a tube made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Use a dry syringe each time you take this medicine.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the bottle in an upright position. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use this medicine within 12 weeks of first opening the bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after 12 weeks.

• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Use a dry syringe each time you take this medicine.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Take this medicine the same way every day, either with or without food.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• You may take this medicine using a feeding tube (including nasogastric or gastrotomy tubes) if needed. Do not use it with a tube made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

What to do if you miss a dose of Epidiolex

Epidiolex contraindications - Who shouldn't take Epidiolex?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to cannabidiol or sesame seed oil.

Epidiolex warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsChanges in behavior or mood, including thoughts of suicide

• This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, depression, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.

Epidiolex interactions & what to avoid when taking Epidiolex

• Some medicines can affect how cannabidiol works. Tell your doctor if you are using bupropion, caffeine, clobazam, diazepam, diflunisal, efavirenz, everolimus, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, lamotrigine, lorazepam, morphine, phenytoin, propofol, rifampin, sirolimus, stiripentol, tacrolimus, theophylline, tizanidine, or valproate.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.