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Sedative Medicines.

Your relative/friend has received sedative medicines or injections. They have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid their recovery.

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Caring for someone who has received sedative medicines

Your relative/child/friend has received sedative medicines or injections in the Emergency Department. These drugs may cause:

Drowsiness.
Unsteadiness and loss of balance.
Poor co-ordination and clumsiness.

Some of these effects may last for up to 24 hours. Because of this, a person who has received sedatives should:

Be accompanied home.
Be escorted when going upstairs.
Take care when using the toilet or bathroom.

They must not:

Be left alone in the house until fully recovered (eg, overnight).
Drive or go cycling.
Go out walking alone.
Use machinery, or go into situations where poor balance or co-ordination could be dangerous.
Drink alcohol.
Sign any legally binding documents.

However, they can:

Eat and drink light meals.
Sit around the house.
Take painkillers and regular medicines.

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If you have any worries or problems with this patient, then telephone the Emergency Department on 01527 512 030.

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