Chlorzoxazone

Chlorzoxazone is used to relieve pain and stiffness caused by muscle strains and sprains. It is used in combination with physical therapy, analgesics (such as aspirin or acetaminophen), and rest.

Chlorzoxazone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three or four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take chlorzoxazone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Chlorzoxazone may cause side effects. Your urine may turn purple or red; this effect is not harmful. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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upset stomach</li>
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drowsiness</li>
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dizziness</li>
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lightheadedness</li>
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weakness</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

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skin rash or itching</li>
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yellowing of the skin or eyes</li>
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stomach pain</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>

Before taking chlorzoxazone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to chlorzoxazone or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease. talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking chlorzoxazone if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should not usually take chlorzoxazone because it is not as safe or effective as other medications) that can be used to treat the same condition. you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with chlorzoxazone. Alcohol can make the side effects of this medication worse.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.