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What is the most importantinformation I should know about cyclobenzaprine? * Do not stop taking cyclobenzaprine suddenly ifyou have been taking it regularly for more than 1 week. This may causenausea, headache and general discomfort.
* Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increasedrowsiness and dizziness while you are taking cyclobenzaprine.
What is cyclobenzaprine? * Cyclobenzaprine (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen) is used to help relax certainmuscles in your body. It helps relieve the pain, stiffness, anddiscomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles.However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise orphysical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend foryour medical problem.
* Cyclobenzaprine acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produceits muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause someof this medicines side effects.
* Cyclobenzaprine may also be used for other conditions as determinedby your doctor.
Who should not takecyclobenzaprine? * Do not take cyclobenzaprine if you
- have recently(within the last 6 weeks) had a heart attack,
- have irregularheartbeats,
- have a heartblock,
- have heartconduction disturbance,
- have congestiveheart failure, or
- havehyperthyroidism that is not under control.
* Before taking this medication, tell your doctorif you have
- urinary retentionor
- narrow-angleglaucoma or increased intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye).
* You may need a lower dose or special monitoringduring treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
* Cyclobenzaprine is in the FDA pregnancy B. Thismeans that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not takecyclobenzaprine without first talking to your doctor if you arepregnant.
* It is not known whether cyclobenzaprine passesinto breast milk. Do not take cyclobenzaprine without first talking toyour doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I takecyclobenzaprine? * Flexeril may be taken with or without food.
* Flexeril should be used only for short periods (no more than 3weeks). Since the type of injury that Flexeril treats should improve ina few weeks, there is no reason to use it for a longer period.
* Flexeril may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, ormelting ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.
What happens if I miss a dose? * Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose youmissed and take your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take adouble dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose? * Seek emergency medical attention.
* Symptoms of a cyclobenzaprine overdose includedrowsiness, seizures, irregular heartbeats, hallucinations, anddifficulty breathing.
What should I avoid whiletaking cyclobenzaprine? * Use caution when driving, operating machinery, orperforming other hazardous activities. Cyclobenzaprine may causedizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,avoid these activities.
* Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increasedrowsiness and dizziness while you are taking cyclobenzaprine.
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