| What is Trental?
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Trental is a medication that reduces the viscosity or stickiness of your blood, allowing it to flow more freely. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Trental?
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Trental side effects may include allergic reaction (symptoms include: swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, sore throat, fever and chills, difficulty swallowing, chest pain), anxiety, bad taste in the mouth, blind spot in vision, blurred vision, brittle fingernails, chest pain (sometimes crushing), confusion, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, depression, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, dry mouth/thirst, earache, excessive salivation, flu-like symptoms, fluid retention, general body discomfort, headache, hives, indigestion, inflammation of the gallbladder, itching, laryngitis, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, nosebleeds, rash, seizures, sore throat/swollen neck glands, stuffy nose, tremor, vomiting,
and weight change.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Trental taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Trental provided by your doctor. Trental comes in controlled-release tablets. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets; swallow them whole. Take Trental exactly as prescribed.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Trental with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Trental. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Trental with
blood pressure medications, blood-thinning drugs, clot inhibitors,
theophylline, or ulcer medicines. |
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| How should I store Trental?
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Store Trental at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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