FLEXERIL USES :
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve muscle spasms
resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls. Combined
with rest and physical therapy, Flexeril provides relief of muscular
stiffness and pain.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FLEXERIL:
Pronounced: FLEX-eh-rill Generic name: Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
WHAT IS IT :
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve muscle spasms
resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls. Combined
with rest and physical therapy, it provides relief of muscular
stiffness and pain.
HOW TO USE FLEXERIL:
Flexeril may be taken with or without food. Flexeril should be
used only for short periods (no more than 3 weeks). Since the
type of injury that Flexeril treats should improve in a few weeks,
there is no reason to use it for a longer period. Flexeril may
cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting
ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.
FLEXERIL STORAGE :
Store away from heat, light, and moisture.
NORMAL DOSE OF FLEXERIL :
ADULTS The usual dose is 10 milligrams 3 times a day. You should
not take more than 60 milligrams a day.
MISSED DOSE OF FLEXERIL :
Take it as soon as you remember, if it is within an hour or so
of your scheduled time. If you do not remember until later, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take
2 doses at once.
OVER DOSE OF FLEXERIL :
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences.
If you suspect a Flexeril overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
FLEXERIL SIDE EFFECTS :
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in
intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Flexeril.
More common side effects may include: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry
mouth Less common or rare side effects may include: Abnormal heartbeats,
abnormal sensations, abnormal thoughts or dreams, aggressive behavior,
agitation, anxiety, bloated feeling, blurred vision, confusion,
constipation, convulsions, decreased appetite, depressed mood,
diarrhea, difficulty falling or staying asleep, difficulty speaking,
disorientation, double vision, excitement, fainting, fatigue,
fluid retention, gas, hallucinations, headache, heartburn, hepatitis,
hives, increased heart rate, indigestion, inflammation of the
stomach, itching, lack of coordination, liver diseases, loss of
sense of taste, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, nausea,
nervousness, palpitations, paranoia, rash, ringing in the ears,
severe allergic reaction, stomach and intestinal pain, sweating,
swelling of the tongue or face, thirst, tingling in hands or feet,
tremors, unpleasant taste in the mouth, urinating more or less
than usual, vague feeling of bodily discomfort, vertigo, vomiting,
weakness, yellow eyes and skin Problems such as confusion or hallucinations
are more likely in older adults.
PRECAUTIONS :
The effects of Flexeril during pregnancy have not been adequately
studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform
your doctor immediately. It is not known if Flexeril appears in
breast milk. However, cyclobenzaprine is related to tricyclic
antidepressants, and some of those drugs do appear in breast milk.
If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may
advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment
is finished.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Serious, potentially fatal reactions may occur if you take Flexeril
with an antidepressant drug known as an MAO inhibitor (such as
Nardil, Parnate) or if it has been less than 2 weeks since you
last took an MAO inhibitor. You should closely follow your doctor's
advice regarding discontinuation of MAO inhibitors before taking
Flexeril. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Flexeril. If
Flexeril is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either
could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important
to check with your doctor before combining Flexeril with the following:
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital Guanethidine and other high
blood pressure drugs Other drugs that slow the central nervous
system, such as Halcion and Xanax Tramadol (Ultram)
NOTES :
Flexeril is not a substitute for the physical therapy, rest, or
exercise that your doctor orders for proper healing. Although
it relieves the pain of strains and sprains, it is not useful
for other types of pain.
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