Cyclobenzaprine

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

It 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 medication guide. Buy Cyclobenzaprine Online.

Important information

You should not use cyclobenzaprine if you have a thyroid disorder, heart block, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder, 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.

Before taking this medicine

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.

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

• a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack;
• congestive heart failure;
• heart block; or
• a thyroid disorder.

To make sure cyclobenzaprine is safe for you, tell 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.

Cyclobenzaprine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell 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 baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Buy Cyclobenzaprine Online.

How should I take cyclobenzaprine?

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

For the Consumer

Applies to cyclobenzaprine: oral capsule extended release, oral suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, cyclobenzaprine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking cyclobenzaprine:

Rare

• Clumsiness or unsteadiness
• confusion
• fainting
• mental depression
• problems in urinating
• ringing or buzzing in the ears
• skin rash, hives, or itching occurring without other symptoms of an allergic reaction listed above
• unusual thoughts or dreams
• yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking cyclobenzaprine:

Symptoms of Overdose

• Convulsions (seizures)
• drowsiness (severe)
• dry, hot, flushed skin
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
• increase or decrease in body temperature
• troubled breathing
• unexplained muscle stiffness
• unusual nervousness or restlessness (severe)
• vomiting (occurring together with other symptoms of overdose)

Some side effects of cyclobenzaprine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More Common

• Blurred vision
• dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness
• dryness of the mouth

Less Common or Rare

• Bloated feeling or gas, indigestion, nausea or vomiting, or stomach cramps or pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• excitement or nervousness
• frequent urination
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• headache
• muscle twitching
• numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet
• pounding heartbeat
• problems in speaking
• trembling
• trouble sleeping
• unpleasant taste or other taste changes
• unusual muscle weakness
• unusual tiredness

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg; 15 mg; 30 mg; 5 mg; 7.5 mg; 10 mg with analgesic balm