Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows: Aventyl use can significant risk for obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to glaucoma. Individuals with glaucoma can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. So, Aventyl use is contraindicated in individuals with history of glaucoma or cautiously used [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows: Do not take Aventyl, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Aventyl or any other medications belonging to the same group as Aventyl, such as, amoxapine, imipramine, and desipramine. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Aventyl. Aventyl can interact with a number of other medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows: Serotonin syndrome Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Aventyl use, especially along with a [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows:   Central nervous system side-effects Aventyl can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aventyl as follows:   Genitourinary side-effects Action of the neurochemical acetylcholine on urinary bladder results in contraction of bladder, bladder emptying, and urination. Aventyl reportedly reduces the release of acetylcholine, thus reducing the action of acetylcholine on the bladder. This action of Aventyl helps with relaxing the bladder, prevent/reduce episodes of bladder contraction, induce retention of urine in the bladder, and cause difficulty with emptying the bladder. Retention [...]