Patient/Family Teaching

• Instruct patient to take medication as directed. Missed doses should be taken within 1 hr; if not, omit and return to regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses

• Encourage patient to comply with additional therapies prescribed for muscle spasm (rest, physical therapy, heat, etc.)

• May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Advise patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known

• Instruct patient to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension

• Advise patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants while taking this medication

• Instruct patient to notify health care professional if signs of allergy (rash, hives, swelling of tongue or lips, dyspnea) or idiosyncratic reaction occur

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