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FLEXERIL : Muscle Relaxant
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 FLEXERIL
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.
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
ADULTS The usual dose is 10 milligrams 3 times a day. You should
not take more than 60 milligrams a day.
MISSED DOSE
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
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.
FLEXERIL 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)
FLEXERIL NOTES
Flexeril is not a substitute for the physical therapy, rest,
or exercise that your doctor orders for proper healing. Although
Flexeril relieves the pain of strains and sprains, it is not useful
for other types of pain.
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