Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Edluar as follows: When taken together, Edluar can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Some medications, such as, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, anti-GERD agents like omeprazole, inhibit the enzyme systems needed for the metabolism of Edluar. Concurrent administration of these medications with Edluar can prolong the duration of Edluar action, secondary to inhibition of Edluar metabolism, and result in toxicity. Avoid taking Edluar [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Edluar as follows: Do not take Edluar on full stomach, immediately after a meal. The presence of food in the stomach reduces the absorption of Edluar and thereby, delays the onset of action, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Edluar intake. While you are taking Edluar, plan to stay in bed for a full night sleep of 8 hours. Avoid having Edluar dose, if you are planning to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Edluar as follows: Edluar intake causes depression of the central nervous system and results in reduced alertness, dizziness, and sleep. Do not take Edluar along with any other products or medications that also carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as they can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Edluar. A number [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Edluar as follows: Do not take Edluar, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Edluar or any other medications belonging to the sedatives group, such as, midazolam, triazolam, and flurazepam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Edluar. Edluar is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Edluar as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Edluar use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, and compromised balance with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Edluar use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Tolerance Individuals develop tolerance and can experience diminished therapeutic response to the dose of Edluar, after continued use beyond 2 weeks. Report to your physician [...]