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Uses
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms.
How to Use Cyclobenzaprine
Take as directed. Your dosage will probably need to be
adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory
results. Follow directions exactly.
Overdose of Cyclobenzaprine
If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include trouble breathing or unconsciousness.
Missed Dose of Cyclobenzaprine
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
Storage condition of Cyclobenzaprine
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Possible side effect of Cyclobenzaprine Drug
Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, unusual weakness
or dry mouth might occur. If these continue or are bothersome,
notify your doctor. To minimize dizziness, stand up slowly
when arising from a sitting or lying position. Notify
your doctor if you develop: yellowing skin or eyes, stomach
pain, vomiting, hallucinations. Very unlikely but report:
vision or hearing changes, urinary frequency or burning,
slow or irregular heartbeat, black stool. An allergic
reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions for taking Carisoprodol Drug
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have:
any allergies, low blood pressure, liver or heart disease,
kidney disease, eye disease. Limit the use of alcohol
as alcohol may intensify the dizziness and drowsiness
effects of this drug. Use caution when driving or operating
machinery or when alertness is required. This medication
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is
not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is
advised when this drug is used in the elderly.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medications you may take, especially of: blood pressure
drugs (e.g., water pills, clonidine, methyldopa, guanabenz,
guanfacine), MAO inhibitors (e.g., linezolid, furazolidone,
phenelzine, selegiline), sleep medicines, sedatives (e.g.,
diazepam), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), barbiturates
(e.g., phenobarbital), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine),
other muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine), certain
antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, amitriptyline, trazodone),
phenothiazine psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine),
birth control pills. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Notes
Your doctor may monitor liver tests during treatment.
Do not share this medication with others.
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Disclaimer
This information is not intended to substitute for professional
medical advice. Be sure to contact your physician, pharmacist
or other health care provider for more information about
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