Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lioresal as follows: Lioresal use, especially in individuals with seizure history, can occasionally result in deterioration of seizure control and fresh episodes of seizures. Lioresal must either be avoided for an alternative or used with extra caution in individuals with seizure history, to prevent exacerbation of seizure episodes. Lioresal must be avoided in individuals with history of severe head injury and brain damage. Individuals with history of head [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lioresal as follows: Lioresal carries the risk of depressing the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of Lioresal can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Individuals with inherent history of low heart rates and hypotension, secondary to Lioresal intake, can be at serious risk of dangerously low blood pressure and cardiac arrest. Lioresal must either be avoided [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Lioresal use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with Lioresal can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             This medication 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 and [...]