Cyclobenzaprine
Order Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg - 30 Tabs
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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.
How should this medicine be
used? Cyclobenzaprine comes as a tablet to take by
mouth. It usually is taken two to four 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.
What special precautions should I
follow? 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.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking cyclobenzaprine, call your doctor immediately.
• 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.
What should I do if I forget a
dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the
missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take a double dose to make up for the missed one.
What side effects can this medication
cause? Although side effects from cyclobenzaprine
are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of
these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• dizziness
• upset stomach
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
• severe skin rash
• swelling of the face or tongue
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• irregular heart rate
• chest pain
• fever
• seizures.
What storage conditions are needed for this
medication? Keep this medication in the container
it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture
(not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your medication.
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