Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking orphenadrine as follows: Orphenadrine has some potential for addiction and abuse, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. Keep a count on your pills, when taking this medication, to help prevent abuse by others. Do not share this medication with any friends and family. Discuss your history of substance/drug abuse with your physician, if any, to be sure of your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking orphenadrine as follows: Orphenadrine has some potential for addiction and abuse, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes orphenadrine a risky drug and so, must be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of drug abuse. Individuals who are active drug abusers or sober currently with history of drug abuse must discuss with their physician regarding [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Orphenadrine as follows: Orphenadrine can induce relaxation of intestinal smooth muscle with slowing of bowels and constipation. Orphenadrine use can worsen the symptoms of duodenal or intestinal obstruction, sharply increasing risk for intestinal back-up and in severe cases, even a rupture of intestines. Discuss with your physician regarding history of intestinal blockage or obstruction, if any. Orphenadrine could be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Orphenadrine as follows: Orphenadrine use, especially in individuals with history of mood disorders, can occasionally result in exacerbation of mania and depressive symptoms, changes in behavior, anxiety, fast and pounding heartbeat, and hallucinations. Orphenadrine could be avoided for a safer alternative or used with extra caution in individuals with history of mood disorders, with close watch for symptoms of exacerbation of mania and depression. Action of the chemical [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Orphenadrine as follows: Orphenadrine use can also result in fast and pounding heartbeat. Individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias can be at increased risk for precipitation of arrhythmic episodes with orphenadrine use and must be increasingly watchful to report worsening symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, chest pain, low blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, increasing shortness of breath, and worsening fatigue.  Hypotension and irregular heartbeat, secondary to orphenadrine intake, can [...]