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Side Effects of Metaxalone-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Metaxalone use, on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of metaxalone with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Metaxalone can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with [...]

Side Effects of Metaxalone-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: General allergic reactions Metaxalone 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 metaxalone, 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 Metaxalone

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Metaxalone 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 helps maintain appropriate blood levels of metaxalone needed for [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Claritin-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin use is non-sedating and usually does not result in any confusion, dizziness, and sleep. So, Claritin can be taken during the daytime, without experiencing any noticeable drowsiness. If you experience any bothersome dizziness secondary to Claritin intake, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. Stay away from activities, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Claritin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Claritin as follows: Claritin can induce nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Claritin can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily [...]