Given that the patient was discharged with a prescription for a sedating medication, I counseled the patient of the risks associated with taking the medication. Specifically, I implored the importance of not driving, drinking, operating heavy machinery, and of the fall risk associated with these medications. The patient expressed an understanding and agreed to avoid those situations while on this medication.
*This information is intended for educational purposes only and not intended for use in patient care (which requires a trained credentialed attending physician and individualization of the medical care plan to the specific patient).