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What you need to know before you take Moxonidine Tablets

Do not take Moxonidine Tablets if: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to moxonidine or any of the other ingredients of Moxonidine Tablets (listed in Section 6) • you have a slow heart rate caused by a heart problem called “sick sinus syndrome” or “2nd or 3rd degree AV-block” • you have heart failure. • you have serious kidney problems Do not take Moxonidine Tablets if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Moxonidine Tablets. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Moxonidine Tablets if: • you have a heart problem called “1st degree AVblock” • you have a severe heart problem such as angina or chest pain at rest • you have kidney problems. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose. If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Moxonidine Tablets. Other medicines and Moxonidine Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Moxonidine Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some other medicines can affect the way Moxonidine Tablets works. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: • other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Moxonidine Tablets may increase the effect of these medicines • medicines for depression such as imipramine or amitriptyline • tranquillisers, sedatives or sleeping tablets such as benzodiazepines • beta-blockers (see “If you stop taking Moxonidine Tablets” in Section 3) • Moxonidine Tablets is removed from your body by your kidneys through a process called “tubular excretion”. Other medicines removed from the kidneys in the same way could affect how Moxonidine Tablets works. If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Moxonidine Tablets. Moxonidine Tablets with food, drink and alcohol • You can take the tablets with or without food. • Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Moxonidine Tablets. This is because Moxonidine Tablets may increase the effects of alcohol. Pregnancy and breast-feeding • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might become pregnant. Your doctor will normally advise you to stop taking Moxonidine Tablets. Your doctor will advise you to take another medicine instead of Moxonidine Tablets. • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding. Moxonidine Tablets is not recommended for mothers who are breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise you to take another medicine if you want to breast-feed, or may ask you to stop breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Driving and using machines You may feel sleepy or dizzy while taking Moxonidine Tablets. If this happens, talk to your doctor before driving or using any tools or machines. Moxonidine Tablets contains lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product