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Tradipitant

Generic name: tradipitant

Brand names: Nereus

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What is tradipitant?

Tradipitant is a medicine that helps prevent vomiting from motion sickness in adults.

Tradipitant may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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How should I take tradipitant?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take this medicine about 60 minutes before travel that may cause motion sickness.

Take on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Do not take more than one dose in a 24-hour period.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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Warnings

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines, have other medical conditions, or have allergies.

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Before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

  • liver disease; or
  • severe kidney disease.

It is not known if tradipitant will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Ask your doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using tradipitant.

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Tradipitant side effects

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tradipitant may lead to serious side effects. Stop using tradipitant and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

  • extreme drowsiness or unusual tiredness; or
  • confusion or difficulty thinking clearly.

Common side effects of tradipitant may include:

  • tiredness;
  • headache; or
  • drowsiness.

This is not a full list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What happens if I miss a dose?

This medication is taken as needed and does not have a daily dose. Contact your doctor if the medicine does not work.

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What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how tradipitant will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

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What other drugs will affect tradipitant?

Using this medicine with other drugs that make you drowsy can make you feel even more drowsy. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Sometimes, it is not safe to use certain medicines together. Some drugs can change the levels of other drugs in your blood, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.

Other drugs may affect tradipitant, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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Before you take this medicine: the information on this page is general and may not cover your personal circumstances. Read the label supplied with your medicine and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or managing a long-term condition.
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