CYCLOBENZAPRINE

	Typical Brand Names: Cyclobenzaprine Generic Name: Flexeril Classification: Muscle Relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine is categorized as a muscle relaxant. The medication relieves pain from muscle spasms and ease pain and tenderness. Cyclobenzaprine is for those who have muscle pain and stiffness that are caused by a sprain, strain, or pull.

(These are common indications for Cyclobenzaprine. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

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Cyclobenzaprine Uses:
Cyclobenzaprine is for those who have muscle pain and stiffness that are caused by a sprain, strain, or pull. When used in combination with physical therapy and rest, this medication can ease pain and stiffness.

Cyclobenzaprine Directions:
Make sure to follow doctors orders while you are using Cyclobenzaprine. You have the option of taking your pills with or without food. It?s inadvisable to take this drug for more than three weeks. Those who have dry mouth while on Cyclobenzaprine therapy may benefit from chewing gum or sucking on hard candies.

Cyclobenzaprine Side Effects:
If you take Cyclobenzaprine, you may experience mild side effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness, or dizziness. There are other potential side effects which can be more serious, and include abnormal sensations, abnormal thoughts or dreams, sweating, aggressive behavior, double vision, bloated feeling, blurred vision, confusion, rash, constipation, convulsions, decreased appetite, depressed mood, hepatitis, abnormal heartbeats, diarrhea, difficulty falling or staying asleep, difficulty speaking, disorientation, excitement, fainting, fatigue, hallucinations, headache, heartburn, hives, increased heart rate, anxiety, indigestion, inflammation of the stomach, lack of coordination, liver diseases, low blood pressure, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, paranoia, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, agitation, stomach and intestinal pain, swelling of the tongue or face, thirst, tingling in hands or feet, tremors, fluid retention, urinating more or less than usual, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin. Older adults sometimes experience confusion or hallucinations.

Cyclobenzaprine Waringins:
Before taking Cyclobenzaprine, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Cyclobenzaprine may be excreted in breast milk, but it?s not known for certain. It is known that Cyclobenzaprine is similar to tricyclic antidepressants, which is excreted in breast milk. Your doctor may recommend that you quit breastfeeding if you must take Cyclobenzaprine.

Cyclobenzaprine Drug Interactions:
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking Cyclobenzaprine. A potentially life threatening reaction can occur if you take Cyclobenzaprine while using any antidepressants containing MAO inhibitors such as Nardil or Parnate. Don?t begin taking Cyclobenzaprine unless you have been off of all MAO inhibitors for at least two weeks. Follow your physician?s instructions on how to discontinue all MAO inhibitors before you begin taking Cyclobenzaprine. Tell your doctor if you are taking barbiturates such as phenobarbital Guanethidine and other drugs for blood pressure that slow the central nervous system, such as Halcion and Xanax Tramadol (Ultram).

Cyclobenzaprine Missed Dose:
If you forget to take your Cyclobenzaprine when scheduled, don?t take a double dose to catch up. Instead, you should just skip that dose and continue on with the regular dosing schedule the next morning.

Cyclobenzaprine Storage:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Anything Else I Should Know About Cyclobenzaprine:
Doctors prescribe Cyclobenzaprine as a muscle relaxant. The medication works by blocking the pain messages sent to the brain. When combined with rest and physical therapy, Cyclobenzaprine is an effective short term treatment (2-3 weeks) for painful muscle spasms or limited motion.