Patient was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Robaxin as follows:
- Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of robaxin needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication.
- Observe compliance with intake of medication, as ordered. Do not change the dose or frequency of the medication without physician consultation.
- Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough reminders on your phone for medication pick-up. You can have a reminder 10 days ahead, the next a week ahead, and then, every day, before you run out of the medication. This helps with securing the refill in time and making arrangements for pick-up at the pharmacy.
- Robaxin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, and stomach upset. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Stay away from activities requiring alertness, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery and try changing the positions very slowly, until you are used to the side-effects of Robaxin. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Compliance with use of recommended assistive device, if any, can help with fall and accident prevention.
