MIFEPRISTONE (mi FE pri stone) treats high blood sugar (glucose) in people with Cushing Syndrome, a condition that occurs when the body releases too much of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol helps your body respond to stress in many ways, including by telling your body to release more sugar into the body for energy. This medication works by reducing the effects of cortisol in your body, which decreases your blood sugar.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Do not cut, crush or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. Take it with food. Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
This medication may also interact with the following:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You will need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
This medication may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your care team before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medication.
Keep the MedGuide for this medication. If you need emergency medical care, show your care team the MedGuide. Tell the care team that you have taken this medication.
Female patients will need a pregnancy test prior to starting this medication. Do not become pregnant while taking this medication or for 1 month after stopping it. Patients should inform their care team if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your care team for more information.
Female patients must use effective birth control with this medication. Use a non-hormonal form of birth control while taking this medication and for 1 month after stopping it. Talk to your care team about how to prevent pregnancy. Tell your care team right away if you think you may be pregnant.
Do not breastfeed an infant while taking this medication.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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