Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pamelor as follows:  Central nervous system side-effects Pamelor can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pamelor as follows:  Other constitutional side-effects Individuals taking Pamelor can also present with sexual dysfunctions, such as, compromised interest in sex, difficulty attaining and maintaining erection, and/or difficulty having an orgasm. Cardiovascular side-effects Pamelor carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to Pamelor intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Pamelor also carries the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pamelor as follows:  General allergic reactions                                  Pamelor 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 Pamelor, 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 measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Pamelor as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of Pamelor needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Pamelor as follows:  Bipolar disorder Pamelor can be used along with other antipsychotics for management of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Panic disorders and anxiety By improving the concentrations and promoting the actions of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain, Pamelor can help with stabilizing the mood and allaying unrealistic fears. This helps provide relief from panic states and phobia. So, Pamelor can be used for mood enhancement, management [...]