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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: Respiratory depression Dantrolene intake can rarely lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and consequently cause exacerbation of SOB, and difficult breathing. This risk with dantrolene can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Individuals with history of breathing disorders, such as, asthma, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Dantrolene use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with dantrolene 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 to report any poorly tolerated confusion and dizziness can help [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: Pulmonary side-effects Pleura is a membrane surrounding the lungs. Chronic use of dantrolene can induce inflammation of the pleura (pleuritis), resulting in swelling of the pleura and episodes of chest pain. As the inflamed membranes rub against the tissues during breathing in and out, the chest pain with pleuritis characteristically worsens. Secondary to inflammation of the membranes, fluid gets built up in the pleural [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dantrolene as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Dantrolene use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with dantrolene, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]