Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects of Flexeril.
Chemical Name: CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen)
Flexeril 5mg is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms caused by painful muscle conditions. It should be used along with rest and physical therapy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Flexeril 5mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE FLEXERIL 5mg if you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine, rasagiline) within the last 14 days. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking tramadol, droperidol, fluoxetine, anticholinergics (such as methscopolamine, benztropine), barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), cimetidine, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, mibefradil, naproxen, phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine), carbamazepine, guanethidine, guanfacine, or sympathomimetics (such as albuterol, epinephrine, phenylephrine. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, heart problems, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord disease, stroke, glaucoma, increased pressure in the eye, or trouble urinating. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF FLEXERIL 5mg IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have an overactive thyroid, moderate to severe liver problems, certain heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure, heart block, conduction problems), or if you have recently had a heart attack. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Flexeril 5mg.
Follow the directions for using Flexeril 5mg provided by your doctor. FLEXERIL 5mg MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE FLEXERIL 5mg at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), away from heat, moisture, and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF FLEXERIL 5mg, 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 dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT TAKE FLEXERIL 5mg if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT STOP USING FLEXERIL 5mg without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Flexeril 5mg for longer than 2 to 3 weeks without checking with your doctor. If your symptoms (such as pain, tenderness, decreased range of motion) do not improve within 2 to 3 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using Flexeril 5mg. FLEXERIL 5mg WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. FLEXERIL 5mg MAY CAUSE drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Flexeril 5mg. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DRY MOUTH, use sugarless candy or gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, contact your dentist or doctor DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED IN HOT WEATHER or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING FLEXERIL 5mg IN THE ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine especially confusion, hallucinations, and fast or irregular heartbeat. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Flexeril 5mg during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF FLEXERIL 5mg IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Flexeril 5mg, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Flexeril 5mg include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, nausea, nervousness, and stomach pain or upset. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain, confusion, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat, mental or mood changes, numbness of an arm or a leg, one-sided weakness, seizures, sudden severe stomach pain, severe vomiting, speech or vision problems, trouble urinating, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. An allergic reaction to Flexeril 5mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions for Flexeril
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation; chest pain; coma; confusion; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of coordination; hallucinations; seizures; severe drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or headache; slurred speech; tremor; or vomiting.
DO NOT SHARE FLEXERIL 5mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE FLEXERIL 5mg for other health conditions. KEEP FLEXERIL 5mg out of the reach of children.
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