This drug is not frequently used. And if the doctor does NOT refresh his/her
memory... or learn about it.. you have to find these facts yourself:
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mexiletine_ad.htm
GI side effects are huge with this drug..and it is they that lead to the
majority of treatment failures.
41% of upper GI side effects is a very large number.
And this is an interesting factoid:
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Additionally, in one controlled study in five normal subjects and seven patients, the clearance of caffeine was decreased 50% following the administration of Mexitil®.
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So be careful with coffee/tea consumption.
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