Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is albendazole. It helps to treat infections caused by worms, such as tapeworms. It may have other uses, too. 

Albendazole tablets are often taken two times each day. Your doctor will determine what dose is right for you and how long you should take this medication based on your condition. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Each dose should be taken with food. Albendazole tablets can be chewed, crushed, or swallowed whole with water.  

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. You may also have a fever, headache or feel dizzy. You should wait until you know how it affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. Some people notice hair loss, but this is reversible. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and will order blood tests.  

Albendazole can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines. 

Albendazole can harm unborn babies. Women must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should check with their doctors before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Albendazole, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.