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Uses
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USES
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.
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.
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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