Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using flurazepam as follows:
General constitutional side-effects
- Flurazepam use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset.
- These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve over time.
- Taking flurazepam with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
General allergic reactions
- Flurazepam use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing.
- Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
Drowsiness and dizziness
- Flurazepam produces intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to inducing sleep.
- Individuals can experience intense daytime sleepiness with flurazepam use. The daytime sleepiness can progressively increase during the initial phase of flurazepam use.
