Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Lioresal only helps with relieving muscle spasms but does not fix the actual condition causing the muscle spasms and so, is not a permanent cure. Continue taking Lioresal as ordered, even if you experience relief from muscle pain and spasms, until your physician orders for the discontinuation on the medication. Abrupt discontinuation on Lioresal intake can result in more severe side-effects, withdrawal [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Lioresal use, especially in individuals with any current seizure complaint or history of seizures, can occasionally result in lowering of seizure threshold, deterioration of seizure control, and episodes of seizures. Lioresal is avoided for a better alternative or must be very cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history and response closely monitored. Seizure precaution and management measures must be reinforced. Observe compliance [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Discuss with your physician regarding your history of hypotension and bradycardia, if any. Lioresal has the potential to cause or enhance the likelihood for low blood pressure and reduced heart rate, which can sometimes be life-threatening. This risk with Lioresal can be even high when it is taken in high doses or along with any other products and medications causing low blood [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Lioresal 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 help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Lioresal can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures, compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lioresal as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Lioresal needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Observe compliance with intake of medication, as ordered. Do not change the dose or frequency of the [...]