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Precautions
Before taking cyclobenzaprine,
- 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 im
mediately.
- 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 th
e drowsiness caused by this drug.
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Special warnings about this medication
This medicine may cause some people to have blurred vision or to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use mac
hines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and able to see well.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Cyclobenzaprine (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen) is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve the pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles
. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem. Cyclobenzaprine acts on the central
nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of this medicine's side effects.
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Side Effects of This Medicine
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
- dizzin
ess
- upset stomach
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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- severe skin rash
- swelling of the face or tongue
- difficulty
breathing or swallowing
- irregular heart rate
- chest pain
- fever
- seizures
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Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, enlarged pupils, seizures, a
nd loss of consciousness.
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How to Use
Follow the directions for using Cyclobenzaprine provided by your doctor. Cyclobenzaprine MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE Cyclobenzaprine at room temperature, away from heat and
light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Cyclobenzaprine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dos
ing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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