Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem intake has the potential to increase the likelihood of seizures. Sarafem must be very cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history, compliance with recommended anti-seizure therapy observed, and response closely monitored. Sarafem can also induce a life-threatening reaction called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking Sarafem can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Do not take Sarafem with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Sarafem, and contribute to falls and accidents. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Sarafem and so, must be avoided taking along [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Sarafem use can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sarafem as follows: Notify your doctor of any unresolved and worsening anxiety and depressive symptoms or continuing unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra [...]