Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows: Serotonin syndrome 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows:   Central nervous system side-effects Aventyl can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows:   Genitourinary side-effects Action of the neurochemical acetylcholine on urinary bladder results in contraction of bladder, bladder emptying, and urination. Aventyl reportedly reduces the release of acetylcholine, thus reducing the action of acetylcholine on the bladder. This action of Aventyl helps with relaxing the bladder, prevent/reduce episodes of bladder contraction, induce retention of urine in the bladder, and cause difficulty with emptying the bladder. Retention [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Aventyl 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 Aventyl, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Aventyl as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Aventyl needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]