Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.

Cyclobenzaprine comes as a tablet and an extended release capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken two to four times a day. The extended release capsule is usually taken one or two times a day. Do not take this drug for more than 3 weeks without talking to your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclobenzaprine 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>Cyclobenzaprine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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

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severe skin rash</li>
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swelling of the face or tongue</li>
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difficulty breathing or swallowing</li>
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irregular heart rate</li>
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chest pain</li>
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fever</li>
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seizures</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 cyclobenzaprine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cyclobenzaprine or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially medications for depression, seizures, allergies, coughs, or colds; MAO inhibitors (phenelzine [Nardil], tranylcypromine [Parnate]); sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have an overactive thyroid gland, heart disease, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating. talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking cyclobenzaprine if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should not usually take cyclobenzaprine 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 drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how cyclobenzaprine affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

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.