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Side Effects of Ropinirole-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ropinirole as follows: Other constitutional side-effects Ropinirole use can result in generalized bodily symptoms, such as, headache, severe night sweats, weakness, fatigue, and generalized body pains. Some of these side-effects with ropinirole intake can be self-limiting and resolve over a period of time. Report any unresolved and deteriorating side-effects with ropinirole intake to your physician or other health care personnel, to accommodate necessary changes in your plan [...]

Side Effects of Ropinirole-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ropinirole as follows: General allergic reactions Ropinirole use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with ropinirole, 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 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mysoline-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: The active metabolites of Mysoline have significant pharmacological actions as the parent compound Mysoline. These metabolites along with the unmetabolized portion of Mysoline are mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete them normally, which allows them to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. So, Mysoline could be avoided in individuals with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mysoline-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline only prevents the seizures from happening by reducing the excitation and rapid firing of the nerves. But, Mysoline does not fix the actual condition causing the seizures. Continue taking Mysoline as ordered, even if you experience relief from the symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation on Mysoline intake can result in recurrence of seizure episodes and life-threatening status epilepticus. Discontinuing the medication should only [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Mysoline-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline use carries the risk of inducing/aggravating motor incoordination, resulting in clumsiness and unsteadiness during coordinated activities, such as, walking. Mysoline use can also result in abnormal uncontrolled eye movements, such as, rolling of the eyes, contributing to double vision. The confusion and poor motor coordination, secondary to Mysoline intake, with the added effect of double vision Mysoline can cause, significantly increases [...]