Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using dalmane as follows: Dalmane use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in pregnancy complications and birth defects. So, Dalmane use should best be avoided during pregnancy and in women planning to get pregnant. The possibility of a woman being pregnant should be explored before initiating therapy with dalmane. Dalmane is extensively metabolized in the liver and the metabolites are excreted in the urine. If [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using dalmane as follows:  Tolerance and addiction Individuals using dalmane can develop tolerance to the dose in due course of time, thus blunting the therapeutic effect. The dose of dalmane should probably be enhanced at this point, to derive the same therapeutic benefit, thus increasing the risk for addiction. The risk for addiction is even more in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse, as the craving for the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using dalmane as follows: Drowsiness and dizziness Dalmane produces intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to inducing sleep. Individuals can experience intense daytime sleepiness with dalmane use. The daytime sleepiness can progressively increase during the initial phase of dalmane use. Mood disturbances Patients are at risk to experience hallucinations and mood disturbances, such as, exacerbation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with dalmane use. Short-term [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using dalmane as follows: General constitutional side-effects Dalmane use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve over time. Taking dalmane with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Dalmane use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. [...]