Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking dalmane as follows: Individuals can present with severe withdrawal symptoms, if dalmane were discontinued abruptly. Individuals can present with shakiness and nervousness, anxiety, aggression, mood disturbances, restlessness, and rebound insomnia, as part of the withdrawal syndrome. Reduce the dose of dalmane gradually over a period of time to avoid the withdrawal symptoms. A lot of other nonprescription products and prescription medications can also influence [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking dalmane as follows: Your physician could change the dose of dalmane, based on the relief obtained from insomnia or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to have your doctor updated. Be accommodative to the plan of frequent dose changes, until you show an optimum response. Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the episodes of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking dalmane as follows: If your schedule does not permit an eight hour sleep time for the night, you can avoid taking the dose of dalmane. This helps to avoid the risk for confusion and short-term memory loss, during your waking hours the next morning, thus helping to avoid any falls and accidents. Individuals are at risk to perform dangerous activities, such as, driving, without [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking dalmane as follows: This medication is usually prescribed for short duration. If prescribed for longer periods of time, follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. This helps with securing the refill in time and making arrangements for pick-up at the pharmacy. Also, you can avoid the unpleasant withdrawal response from sudden discontinuation of medication due to running out on the medication. Take [...]

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 [...]