Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking flurazepam as follows:
- Individuals with history of drug abuse are more likely to abuse flurazepam. So, if you have any family members with drug abuse history, make sure your medication is not being stolen. Keep a count on your tablets to prevent chance for abuse. Also, do not share your medication with any family members or friends.
- Individuals can present with severe withdrawal symptoms, if flurazepam were discontinued abruptly. Individuals can present with shakiness and nervousness, anxiety, aggression, mood disturbances, restlessness, and rebound insomnia, as part of the withdrawal syndrome. Reduce the dose of flurazepam gradually over a period of time to avoid the withdrawal symptoms.
- A lot of other nonprescription products and prescription medications can also influence the activity of flurazepam in the body. So, be sure to mention your physician and pharmacist regarding your history with flurazepam and check with them regarding safety, in the event you are being started on any new medications.
- Patients are at risk to experience hallucinations and mood disturbances, such as, exacerbation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with flurazepam use. Any changes in the mood and behavior following flurazepam intake must be reported to the physician, for any change in plan of care to be considered.
