Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Norflex as follows: Do not take norflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of norflex. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of norflex. Norflex has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes norflex a risky drug and so, must [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Norflex as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Norflex use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with norflex 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 Norflex as follows: Visual side-effects Norflex use can result in difficulty with the flow of fluid in the eye that helps to maintain the eye pressure. This can contribute to increased pressure in the eye. Poor control of eye pressure can lead to retinal damage and blurred vision. Individuals with history of glaucoma (elevated eye pressure) must be aware of this side-effect of norflex use, report any [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Norflex as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of norflex needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]