Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Versed as follows:
- Versed intake, secondary to depression of central nervous system, results in dizziness, confusion, and daytime sedation. Avoid sudden changes in position, until you are used to the side-effects of Versed intake. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observing compliance with use of assistive devices prescribed can help fall prevention. Report any episodes of increased dizziness, syncope, and loss of consciousness while taking Versed. Discuss with your physician regarding all your medications and their risk of causing drowsiness and confusion, so that, they could be avoided taken concurrently with Versed.
- Do not share Versed pills with family and friends. Versed intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Keep a regular track of the number of pills left in your pillbox, to prevent a chance for abuse. Count your pills every day, especially if you have friends and family members around, with history of drug abuse. While taking versed as an oral syrup, keep a track of the volume in the medication bottle every time you use it. Versed must be used with extreme caution or avoided in individuals with drug abuse history. Report any abuse of medication to your physician immediately and seek intervention.
- Caregivers should be aware and keep a close watch on the symptoms of overdose with versed. Individuals can present with severe confusion, dizziness, very low blood pressure numbers, severe difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness. In the event of an overdose, seek emergency medical service to prevent fatal outcome.
