Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline intake can result in vertigo, with continuous reeling or spinning sensation of self and surroundings, which can increase the fall risk. In individuals with history of vertigo, Mysoline carries the risk of a steep exacerbation in symptoms of vertigo, thus significantly increasing the fall risk. Sudden changes in position can worsen the vertigo and so, must be avoided. Observing compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline use can result in depression of respiratory center in the brain, leading to slowing down of respirations with irregular and shallow breathing pattern. This can result in reduced gas exchange with elevated carbon-di-oxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Mysoline should be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory disorders, such as, asthma and COPD, as they [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Mysoline intake can result in vertigo, with continuous reeling or spinning sensation of self and surroundings, which can increase the fall risk. In individuals with history of vertigo, Mysoline carries the risk of a steep exacerbation in symptoms of vertigo, thus significantly increasing the fall risk. Mysoline could be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of vertigo, to prevent compromised safety. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Mysoline should be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory disorders, such as, asthma and COPD. Individuals with history of severe respiratory disorders can be at a very high risk to present with depression of respiratory center with the medication. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Mysoline as follows: Mysoline can interact with a lot of other medications, thus resulting in serious side-effects and toxicity. Concomitant administration of alcohol and drugs like OTC cough medications and antihistamines, other opioid medications like hydrocodone and codeine, other muscle relaxant medications, antidepressant medications, antipsychotics, and antianxiety medications, can also result in extreme depression of brain and respirations, thus potentiating the dizziness, confusion, and breathing difficulties caused by [...]