Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Versed as follows: Avoid taking Versed with grapefruit juice, as it can also inhibit the enzymes needed for the metabolism of Versed. Concurrent administration of grapefruit juice with versed can inhibit the metabolism of versed. Thus, versed stays in the body for prolonged duration of time in comparison to normal and stand the risk of causing toxicity. Some medications, such as, phenytoin and carbamazepine, induce the enzymes needed [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Versed as follows: Versed intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Versed must be used with extreme caution or avoided in such individuals, to prevent any abuse and toxic side-effects with Versed use. Versed use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in complications, such [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Versed as follows: Do not take versed, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of versed or any other medications belonging to the same group as versed, such as, oxazepam, 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 Versed. Versed, especially when taken in high doses, can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Versed as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Versed use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Individuals taking Versed can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Individuals taking Versed can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication for the duration of medication action. Discontinuing or significant reduction of Versed dose intake abruptly, after prolonged [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Versed as follows: Abuse potential Versed intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse.  Gastrointestinal side-effects                                       Oral versed can induce some nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Versed use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally. Taking the pill with a glass of water and [...]