What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Phenergan?
Phenergan should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old. Phenergan can cause severe breathing problems or death in a child younger than 2. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions when giving this medicine to a child of any age. Do not use Phenergan if you have severe asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problem, or if you are allergic to Phenergan or other phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine, Compro), thioridazine (Mellaril), or trifluoperazine (Stelazine). If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Phenergan. Before you take Phenergan, tell your doctor if you have: • a history of seizures; • heart disease or high blood pressure; • liver or kidney disease; • severe asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other breathing problem; • sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep); • glaucoma; • a stomach ulcer
