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Side Effects of This Medicine
Flexeril may cause you to become drowsy or less alert; therefore, you should not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until
you know how this drug affects you.
You should use Flexeril with caution if you have ever been unable to urinate or if you have ever had the eye condition called glaucoma.
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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
Breast-feedingˇXIt is not known whether cyclobenzaprine passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into the breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feedin
. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor
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Drug Interactions
Serious, potentially fatal reactions may occur if you take Flexeril 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 t
ook an MAO inhibitor. You should closely follow your doctor's advice regarding discontinuation of MAO inhibitors before taking Flexeril.
Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Flexeril.
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br> If Flexeril 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 Flexeril with
the following:
- Guanethidine and other high blood pressure drugs
- Other drugs that slow the central nervous system
- Tramadol (Ultram)
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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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