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Symptoms of overdose
Symptoms of Flexeril overdose may include:
- Agitation, coma, confusion, congestive heart failure, convulsions, dilated pupils, disturbed concentration, drowsiness, hallucinations, high or low te
mperature, increased heartbeats, irregular heart rhythms, muscle stiffness, overactive reflexes, severe low blood pressure, stupor, vomiting
High doses also may cause any of the conditions li
sted in "What Side Effects May Occur?"
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of cyclobenzaprine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Glaucoma or
- Problems with
urination¡XCyclobenzaprine can make your condition worse
- Heart or blood vessel disease or
- Overactive thyroid¡XThe chance of side effects may be increased
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How to Use
Flexeril may be taken with or without food. Flexeril should be used only for short periods (no more than 3 weeks). Since the type of injury that Flexeril treats should improve in a few weeks, there is
no reason to use it for a longer period. Flexeril may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.
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What is this medicine
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls. Combined with rest and physical therapy, Flexeril provides relief of muscu
lar stiffness and pain.
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Precautions while Using this Medicine
The effects of Flexeril during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if Flexeril 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 finished.
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Possible Side Effect
Less common or rare side effects may include:
- low blood pressure, muscle twitching, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, paranoia, rash, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, stomach an
d intestinal pain, sweating, swelling of the tongue or face, thirst, tingling in hands or feet, tremors, unpleasant taste in the mouth, urinating more or less than usual, vague feeling of bodily disco
mfort, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin
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