Cyclobenzaprine Directions?

Take exactly as prescribed by your physician. Cyclobenzaprine may be taken with or without food. Cyclobenzaprine should be used only for short periods (no more than 3 weeks). Cyclobenzaprine may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.

Cyclobenzaprine Side Effects?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Cyclobenzaprine. 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, hallucinations, headache, heartburn, hepatitis, hives, increased heart rate, indigestion, inflammation of the stomach, lack of coordination, liver diseases, low blood pressure, 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, urinating more or less than usual, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin. Problems such as confusion or hallucinations are more likely in older adults.

Cyclobenzaprine Waringins?

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if Cyclobenzaprine 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 completed.

Cyclobenzaprine Drug Interactions?

Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Cyclobenzaprine. Serious, potentially fatal reactions may occur if you take Cyclobenzaprine 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 Cyclobenzaprine. If Cyclobenzaprine 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 Cyclobenzaprine with the following: Barbiturates such as phenobarbital Guanethidine and other high blood pressure drugs that slow the central nervous system, such as Halcion and Xanax Tramadol (Ultram).

Cyclobenzaprine Missed Dose?

If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Cyclobenzaprine Storage?

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Anything Else I Should Know About Cyclobenzaprine?

Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Cyclobenzaprine is used to relieve pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion caused by muscle spasms. It is used, along with rest and physical therapy, for short-term treatment (i.e., 2 to 3 weeks).