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Side Effects of Primidone-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Primidone as follows: General allergic reactions Primidone 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 primidone, 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 [...]

How to Use Primidone

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Primidone as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of primidone needed for [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use carries the risk of inducing some mood changes, resulting in some excitation, nervousness, irritability, and anxiety. Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to Skelaxin intake, can be at increased risk to present with deteriorating and worsening mood disorders. Notify your physician regarding any such mood changes, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised or alternative plan [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Do not take Skelaxin with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Skelaxin. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, antiseizure medications, antidepressant, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Skelaxin, thus resulting in many cross reactions and side-effects and so, must be avoided taking [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Skelaxin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin, by causing a depressant effect on the brain can also cause depression of the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of Skelaxin can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to Skelaxin intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness the medication can cause, thus significantly increasing [...]