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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Xanax XR-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax XR as follows: Do not take Xanax XR along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory center, resulting in episodes of dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and respiratory arrest. The individual influence [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Xanax XR-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax XR as follows: Xanax XR use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Xanax XR with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Xanax XR can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free [...]

Contraindications for Xanax XR Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax XR as follows: Some medications, such as, phenytoin and carbamazepine, induce the enzyme systems needed for the metabolism of Xanax Concurrent administration of these medications with Xanax XR can shorten the duration of Xanax XR action, secondary to quickening of Xanax XR metabolism, and result in compromised therapeutic benefit. If you are being newly started on Xanax XR, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you [...]

Contraindications for Xanax XR Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax XR as follows: Xanax XR, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such as, respiratory arrest and can result in serious debility and death. Xanax XR must be used with extra caution in individuals with history of breathing issues, such as, asthma and COPD, to prevent development [...]

Contraindications for Xanax XR Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax XR as follows: Do not take diazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of diazepam or any other medications belonging to the benzodiazepine group, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and diazepam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Xanax Do not take Xanax XR along with alcohol, opioid pain [...]