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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking disopyramide (Norpace, Norpace CR)?

Before taking disopyramide, tell your doctor if you have

• any other type of heart disease or heart problem,
• liver disease,
• kidney disease,
• difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate,
• glaucoma, or
• myasthenia gravis.

You may not be able to take disopyramide, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Disopyramide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether disopyramide will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Disopyramide passes into breast milk. It is not known whether disopyramide will affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take disopyramide (Norpace, Norpace CR)?

Take disopyramide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, or break any controlled-release (CR) forms of disopyramide. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.

Do not skip doses or change your dosing schedule without talking to your doctor. Changing your schedule could make your condition much worse.

Store disopyramide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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