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Side Effects of Sinemet-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Sinemet carries the risk of causing rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Hypertension, secondary to sinemet intake, can lead to episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, chest pain, pounding sensation in the neck and ears, and confusion. Individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure can be at risk for stroke, secondary to elevated blood pressure with sinemet. Individuals can [...]

Side Effects of Sinemet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Sinemet use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, unusual dreams, hallucinations, and light-headedness. Individuals taking sinemet can occasionally present with sudden episodes of extreme sleepiness and sedation. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of sinemet, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk [...]

Side Effects of Sinemet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: General allergic reactions Sinemet 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 sinemet, 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 Memantine-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Memantine as follows: Memantine can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before any improvement with memory loss, cognition, awareness, and behavior are noted. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Notify your doctor of any episodes of seizures, enhanced dizziness and worsening drowsiness, deteriorating symptoms [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Memantine-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Memantine as follows: Caregivers must observe a close watch with the seniors taking Memantine, for development of symptoms of UTI, such as, fever, sudden development of altered consciousness, increased frequency, urgency, burning sensation during urination, and foul smelling urine. UTI can contribute significantly to the bladder irritation caused by Memantine and make the situation worse. Notify your doctor of any urinary tract or bladder infections [...]