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Contraindications for Mysoline Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Mysoline should be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory disorders, such as, asthma and COPD. Individuals with history of severe respiratory disorders can be at a very high risk to present with depression of respiratory center with the medication. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, [...]

Contraindications for Mysoline Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Mysoline can interact with a lot of other medications, thus resulting in serious side-effects and toxicity. Concomitant administration of alcohol and drugs like OTC cough medications and antihistamines, other opioid medications like hydrocodone and codeine, other muscle relaxant medications, antidepressant medications, antipsychotics, and antianxiety medications, can also result in extreme depression of brain and respirations, thus potentiating the dizziness, confusion, and breathing difficulties caused by [...]

Contraindications for Mysoline Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Do not take Mysoline, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Mysoline. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Side Effects of Mysoline-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mysoline as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Mysoline can depress the brain and induce severe dizziness and sleep. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Mysoline intake can result in vertigo, with continuous reeling or spinning sensation [...]

Side Effects of Mysoline-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mysoline as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Mysoline use carries the risk of inducing/aggravating motor incoordination, resulting in clumsiness and unsteadiness during coordinated activities, such as, walking. Poor motor coordination can contribute to increased risk for falls and accidents. Also, individuals can present with severe exhaustion, diffuse motor weakness, and fatigue with Mysoline intake, which can further complicate the fall risk. Mysoline use can also result in uncontrolled rolling [...]