Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tessalon Perles as follows:
- Tessalon Perles intake can also result in some dizziness and confusion. Taking this medication with alcohol products, opioid pain medications, antihistamines, antianxiety medications, and antidepressants can add to the dizziness and confusion, thus leading to complications. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of care to be considered. Stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until you are used to the side effects caused by Tessalon Perles intake.
- Tessalon Perles use can result in unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Tessalon Perles with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Tessalon Perles use is mostly recommended for episodes of dry cough. Tessalon Perles use in individuals with productive cough can result in suppression of the cough, but contribute to the thick mucus secretions getting accumulated in the respiratory tract. This can lead to development of chest tightness, increased shortness of breath, and contribute to development of respiratory infections. Check with your physician regarding your safety with continuing on Tessalon Perles, if the dry cough turns productive.
