Kemadrin (Cont.)

When and How to Take Kemadrin

Some general considerations for when and how to take Kemadrin include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually three times a day (after meals) or four times a day (after meals and at bedtime).
     
  • Make sure to take Kemadrin at the same times each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • Kemadrin tablets are scored and may be split in half if necessary.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Kemadrin will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information for Kemadrin

The dose of Kemadrin that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • How you respond to Kemadrin (especially if you develop side effects)
  • Other medications you are taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Kemadrin Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Kemadrin

Common side effects of Kemadrin include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Confusion or memory problems
  • Blurred vision (often caused by dry eyes)
  • Difficulty passing urine.
     
(Click Kemadrin Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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