Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking norflex as follows: Norflex has some potential for addiction and abuse, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes norflex a risky drug and so, must be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of drug abuse. Individuals who are active drug abusers or sober currently with history of drug abuse must discuss with their physician regarding [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Norflex as follows: Action of the chemical acetylcholine in the brain can contribute towards preventing dementia. Reduced activity of acetylcholine secondary to norflex use can increase risk for dementia. Norflex use can lead to quick deterioration of mental faculties in individuals diagnosed with dementia. So, norflex could be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with established dementia. Norflex can induce relaxation of bladder with retention of urine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Norflex as follows: Norflex use can also result in fast and pounding heartbeat. Individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias can be at increased risk for precipitation of arrhythmic episodes with norflex use and must be increasingly watchful to report worsening symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, chest pain, low blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, increasing shortness of breath, and worsening fatigue.  Hypotension and irregular heartbeat, secondary to norflex intake, can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Norflex as follows: Do not take norflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of norflex. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of norflex. Norflex has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes norflex a risky drug and so, must [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Norflex as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Norflex use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with norflex can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of [...]