You have been treated with Sedative medication and you need to be extra careful for the next 24 hours. The following instructions will aid your recovery.
The medicines you have received in the Emergency Department can sometimes cause confusion, sleepiness, or clumsiness; therefore, you need to be extra careful for the next 24 hours. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Emergency Department on 01256 313 000.
- Do not engage in any activity that requires alertness or co-ordination for the next 24 hours
This includes: driving, operating heavy machinery, using power tools, cooking, climbing, or riding a bicycle - No swimming, or hot baths for the next 24 hours
- Remain in the company of a family member, friend or attendant for the next 24 hours
- Do not make any important decisions in the next 24 hours, such as signing contracts, expensive purchases, important commitments, etc
- No alcohol for 24 hours
- Do not eat or drink if you have any nausea
- Take only medications prescribed by your doctor, in the dose prescribed
- Return to the Emergency Department for vomiting more than once, strange or unusual behaviour, confusion, or any other worrying symptoms
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