Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows:
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Lioresal use, on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Lioresal with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Lioresal can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance with fiber intake recommendations in the diet can also help with preventing episodes of constipation with the medication.
