CYCLOBENZAPRINE

(sye kloe BEN za preen) Brand: Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid

What is the most significant information I must know about cyclobenzaprine?

• You must not use cyclobenzaprine if you are allergic to it, or if you have a thyroid mess, heart block, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm mess, or you have recently had a heart attack.

• Do not use cyclobenzaprine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

What is cyclobenzaprine?

• Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

• Cyclobenzaprine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

• Cyclobenzaprine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my doctor till taking cyclobenzaprine?

• You must not use cyclobenzaprine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

· a heart rhythm mess, or you have recently had a heart attack;

· congestive heart failure;

· heart block; or

· a thyroid disorder.

• To create certain cyclobenzaprine is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· liver disease;

· glaucoma;

· enlarged prostate; or

· problems with urination.

• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.

• FDA pregnancy category B. Cyclobenzaprine is not expected to harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether cyclobenzaprine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take cyclobenzaprine?

• Cyclobenzaprine is generally taken once daily for only 2 or 3 weeks. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Take the medication at the same time every day.

• Do not crush, chew, interrupt, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it intact.

• You may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking cyclobenzaprine after long-term use. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.

• Cyclobenzaprine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or another pain relief measures. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of cyclobenzaprine can be fatal.

What must I avoid while taking cyclobenzaprine?

• This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Drinking alcohol can magnify determined side effects of cyclobenzaprine.

What are the possible side effects of cyclobenzaprine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using cyclobenzaprine and call your doctor at once if you have:

· severe drowsiness, quick heart rate;

· tremors or shaking;

· pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or

· agitation, hallucinations, fever, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting.

• General side effects may include:

· headache, dizziness;

· drowsiness, weary feeling;

· trouble concentrating;

· blurred vision, dry mouth or throat, altered sense of taste; or

· nausea, upset stomach, constipation.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect cyclobenzaprine?

• Taking cyclobenzaprine with another drugs that create you sleepy or slow your breathing can reason dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor till taking cyclobenzaprine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medication, muscle relaxer, or medication for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with cyclobenzaprine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about cyclobenzaprine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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