Patient/Family Teaching

• Instruct patient to take medication as directed. Take missed doses within 1 hr; if not, return to regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses

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

• Medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision. Advise patient to avoid driving and other activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known

• Instruct patient to make position changes 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 skin rash or yellowish discoloration of the skin or eyes occurs

• Emphasize the importance of routine follow-up exams to monitor progress

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