This leaflet contains discharge advice following your attendance to the Accident & Emergency Department (A&E).
During your time in A&E you were prescribed and given sedative medication.
These drugs may cause:
- Drowsiness
- Unsteadiness and loss of balance
- Poor co-ordination
Some of these effects may last for up to 24 hours. We advise that a family member or friend stay with you for 24 hours.
Because of these after effects of the sedation you should:
- Be accompanied home
- Be escorted upstairs
- Take care when using the toilet or bathroom
Until the effect of the sedation has worn off completely YOU MUST NOT:
- Be left alone
- Drive or go cycling
- Go out walking alone
- Use machinery
- Drink alcohol
What you can do after sedation:
- Eat a light meal
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Take painkillers such as paracetamol if needed
- Take your regular medicine unless otherwise advised
- Get plenty of rest
If you have any concerns, please contact/attend the Accident & Emergency Department.
The Royal Oldham Hospital, Accident & Emergency Department, Telephone: 0161 627 8926
Date of Review: November 2023
Date of Next Review: November 2025
Ref No: PI_M_730 (Oldham)