Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sensipar as follows:
- Your physician could change the dose of sensipar, based on the relief obtained or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to update on the relief from symptoms. Be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, if need be, until you show an optimum response.
- Sensipar can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before any relief with skeletal pain and discomfort is experienced. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication.
- Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal muscle contraction and activity. By lowering serum calcium levels, sensipar carries the risk of inducing/aggravating muscle spasms, diffuse muscle weakness, exhaustion, and in severe cases, even cause seizures. Sensipar must be used with caution in individuals with history of muscle spasms and seizures, with neuromuscular functions being evaluated periodically. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of muscle spasms and seizures, if any, and your safety with sensipar intake. Report to your physician immediately regarding any fresh episodes or exacerbation of muscle spasms, diffuse muscle weakness, and exhaustion, for a change in plan of care to be considered.
