What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking D-Tal (belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, or phenobarbital. You may not be able use this medication if you have: • enlarged prostate, urination problems; • a blockage in your intestines or digestive tract; • a stomach condition called paralytic ileus; • active bleeding; • severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon; • a muscle disorder called myasthenia gravis; • a hiatal hernia or reflux disease; or • porphyria. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have: • a colostomy or ileostomy; • liver disease; • kidney disease; • glaucoma; • a thyroid disorder; • heart disease, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure; • a heart rhythm disorder; or • ulcerative colitis or stomach ulcer. If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment. FDA pregnancy category C. Thi