Dynacirc (Cont.)

When and How to Take Dynacirc

General considerations for when and how to take Dynacirc include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in capsule form. It is taken by mouth, usually twice a day.
     
  • You can take Dynacirc with or without food.
     
  • The medication should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For Dynacirc to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information for Dynacirc

The dose of Dynacirc that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Dynacirc Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Dynacirc

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Dynacirc. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Dynacirc include but are not limited to:
 
  • Headaches
  • Swelling or water retention (edema)
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Feelings of a forcefully or rapidly beating heart (palpitations)
  • Flushing (redness of the skin, especially the face)
  • Nausea.
     
(Click Dynacirc Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
You can also read about specific Dynacirc side effects in the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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