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Side Effects of Lyrica-3

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

Side Effects of Lyrica-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lyrica as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Lyrica carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus contributing to and increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Lyrica also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and [...]

Side Effects of Lyrica-1

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Keppra only prevents the seizures from happening and controls the neuropathy, by reducing the rapid firing of the nerves. But, keppra does not fix the actual condition causing the seizures or the neuropathy. Continue taking keppra as ordered, even if you experience relief from the symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation on keppra intake can result in relapse of seizure activity and worsening of nerve [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Keppra-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Keppra carries the risk of inducing/aggravating tremors, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, motor incoordination, and compromised balance, thus increasing the fall risk. Confusion and dizziness with keppra use, can add to the fall risk, thus enhancing it further. Plan most of the activity for the patient around caregiver availability, so that, caregivers can exercise a close watch on patients taking keppra, to prevent any [...]