Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax  XR as follows: Respiratory depression 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. Avoid taking Xanax XR along with any other drugs carrying the potential for causing central nervous system and respiratory depression, [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax  XR as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Xanax XR 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 Xanax XR, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Xanax  XR as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the 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 medication without consulting your doctor. Xanax XR can induce some nausea and vomiting, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Xanax  XR as follows: Muscle spasms Xanax  XR by inhibiting the nerve impulses and reducing the amplitude of muscle spasms, can help with promoting muscle relaxation and offers relief with muscle pain and discomfort. Seizure disorders Xanax  XR by inhibiting the nerve impulses can help with reduced excitation of nerves, thus contributing to seizure control. Xanax  XR can be used as an anticonvulsant, for seizure control, in combination [...]