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 benzodiazepine group, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and diazepam or any other skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, robaxin and tizanidine. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of alprazolam. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects 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. 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, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Lioresal use, on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Lioresal with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Lioresal can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: Respiratory depression Lioresal, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. 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, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Individuals can present with episodes of exacerbation of SOB and breathing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lioresal as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Lioresal 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 Lioresal, 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 [...]