Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aventyl as follows: Aventyl intake carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to Aventyl intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness. Avoid sudden changes in position, until you are used to the side-effects of Aventyl intake. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observing compliance with use of assistive [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aventyl as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough reminders on your phone for medication pick-up. You can have a reminder 10 days ahead, the next a week ahead, and then, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows: Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Aventyl use, especially along with a few other antidepressants, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows: Aventyl use can significant risk for obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to glaucoma. Individuals with glaucoma can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. So, Aventyl use is contraindicated in individuals with history of glaucoma or cautiously used [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows: Do not take Aventyl, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Aventyl or any other medications belonging to the same group as Aventyl, such as, amoxapine, imipramine, and desipramine. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Aventyl. Aventyl can interact with a number of other medications and [...]