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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Discharge Instructions - Sedative Medication Precautions


As discussed in the Emergency Department prior to discharge, you were prescribed [name of medication(s)], which can have sedative effects.  It is recommended that you not drive, operate machinery, or perform other potentially dangerous activities within 8 hours of taking this medication.  Alcohol may significantly increase the sedative effects of [name medication(s)] potentially leading to life-threatening adverse effects.  It is recommended that you not consume any amount of alcohol while taking [name medication].

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