Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking chlorzoxazone as follows: Chlorzoxazone is mainly metabolized inside the body by the liver and is excreted out of the body in the urine by the kidneys. If liver is deficient, metabolism of the drug could be compromised, which can result in higher concentrations of the drug in the body for longer periods of time. If kidney function is deficient, elimination of the drug could be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking chlorzoxazone as follows: Chlorzoxazone could potentially interact with a lot of other medications and precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on chlorzoxazone, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with chlorzoxazone. Also, notify your physician regarding any current chlorzoxazone intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with chlorzoxazone. Chlorzoxazone could [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking chlorzoxazone as follows: Do not take chlorzoxazone 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 of these [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking chlorzoxazone as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your physician. Chlorzoxazone can induce some nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking chlorzoxazone as follows: Chlorzoxazone has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes chlorzoxazone a risky drug and so, must be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of drug abuse. Individuals who are active drug abusers or sober currently with history of drug abuse must discuss this issue and their safety with [...]