What is Lucemyra: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Lucemyra overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Lucemyra

Generic Names:

  • Lucemyra

Uses:

  • Helps reduce withdrawal symptoms in patients using opioid medicine.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Opioid Dependency

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Lucemyra come in

  • Tablet

What are common Lucemyra doses?

  • Bottle 36 Tablets

  • Bottle 96 Tablets

Common Lucemyra prescriptions

  • Lucemyra
    36 tablets bottle

  • Lucemyra
    96 tablets bottle

How to take Lucemyra

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid becoming overheated during treatment with this medicine to prevent unwanted effects.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid becoming overheated during treatment with this medicine to prevent unwanted effects.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Lucemyra contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lofexidine.

Lucemyra warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems, heart failure, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), brain or blood vessel disease, or if you have had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, and faintingIncreased risk of heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation)

  • After a period of not using an opioid medicine, you may be more sensitive to its effects and at greater risk of overdosing. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Lucemyra interactions

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

  • Some medicines can affect how lofexidine works. Tell your doctor if you are using methadone, paroxetine, or blood pressure medicine.

  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

  • Do not take oral naltrexone within 2 hours of using this medicine.

Lucemyra side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Severe confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Diarrhea, trouble sleeping, anxiety, chills, increased sweating, pain in the arms or legs

  • Dry mouth