Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax  XR as follows: Some medications, such as, phenytoin and carbamazepine, induce the enzyme systems needed for the metabolism of Xanax Concurrent administration of these medications with Xanax  XR can shorten the duration of Xanax  XR action, secondary to quickening of Xanax  XR metabolism, and result in compromised therapeutic benefit. If you are being newly started on Xanax  XR, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax  XR as follows: Xanax XR, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such as, respiratory arrest and can result in serious debility and death. Xanax  XR must be used with extra caution in individuals with history of breathing issues, such as, asthma and COPD, to prevent development [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Xanax  XR as follows: Do not take diazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of diazepam or any other medications belonging to the benzodiazepine group, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, 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 Xanax Do not take Xanax XR along with alcohol, opioid pain [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax  XR as follows: Abuse potential Xanax XR 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. Musculoskeletal side-effects Xanax XR use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Xanax  XR use, can add to the motor incoordination, [...]

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