Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Bethanechol.
Asthma: Bethanechol chloride could worsen asthma symptoms in some people. People with asthma should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Epilepsy: Bethanechol chloride may increase the risk of seizures for people with epilepsy. People with epilepsy or a history of seizure disorder should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Heart disease: Bethanechol chloride could worsen the symptoms of certain types of heart disease. People with heart disease should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Low Blood Pressure: For people with low blood pressure, bethanechol chloride could cause a further reduction in blood pressure thereby resulting in a worsening of symptoms. People with low blood pressure or those who are taking medication to reduce blood pressure, should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Overactive thyroid: Bethanechol chloride could increase the risk of heart problems associated with overactive thyroid. People with an overactive thyroid gland should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Parkinson's disease: Bethanechol chloride could worsen the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. People with Parkinson's disease should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Stomach problems: Bethanechol chloride could worsen stomach ulcers or other stomach problems. People with stomach ulcers or a history of stomach problems should discuss with their doctor how Bethanechol may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Bethanechol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Bethanechol should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Bethanechol, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if bethanechol chloride passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Bethanechol, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Bethanechol have not been established for children.
