Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Oxazepam as follows: Do not take oxazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of oxazepam or any other medications belonging to the same group as oxazepam, such as, temazepam, alprazolam, prazepam, and diazepam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Oxazepam. Oxazepam, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Oxazepam as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Oxazepam use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Individuals taking Oxazepam can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Individuals taking Oxazepam can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication. Oxazepam use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, can result in exacerbation of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Oxazepam as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                       Oxazepam use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Oxazepam use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally. Taking Oxazepam after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Oxazepam can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Oxazepam as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Oxazepam 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 Oxazepam, 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 Oxazepam as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this [...]