{"id":18951,"date":"2017-12-09T21:15:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T15:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18951"},"modified":"2018-07-30T14:43:54","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T09:13:54","slug":"cyclobenzaprine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18951","title":{"rendered":"Cyclobenzaprine \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug trade name-<\/strong> Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid, Flexeril<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category- <\/strong>Muscle Relaxant<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic name-<\/strong> <em>Cyclobenzaprine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information about <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclobenzaprine is one of the most effective muscle relaxants, which works by clogging the pain sensations or nerve impulses, which are sent to the brain. Cyclobenzaprine can be taken along with proper physical therapy and rest to treat the skeletal muscle conditions like injury or pain. Also, this medication has been proved to be effective to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia.\u00a0Like many other tricyclic antidepressants, Cyclobenzaprine is also prescribed\u00a0off-label\u00a0as one of the useful\u00a0sleeping-aids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Cyclobenzaprine Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Yes, the Food and Drug Administration approved Cyclobenzaprine and Amrix (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release) in February 2007 to treat such\u00a0muscle spasm\u00a0associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclobenzaprine is one of the effective muscle relaxants, which is available only through prescription. This drug has the potential assistance in relieving the muscle spasms, which are caused due to injuries or any other muscle problems. Muscle spasm is actually an uncontrollable muscle contraction. Muscle spasms can result in stiffness, tenderness, and pain. Sometimes muscle spasms in the neck can cause\u00a0headaches and back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Most often, muscle spasms are caused by overexertion, injuries or similar problems like sleeping in very twisted positions. Cyclobenzaprine can actually work quite well to treat these sorts of muscle spasms. However, if we talk about muscle spasms occur<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">red due to problems in the spinal cord or brain, such as with spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy. Cyclobenzaprine is not much effective for these kinds of muscle spasms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine\u00a0hydrochloride) is actually a prescription medicine used to relieve tenderness, pain as well as stiffness caused by muscular spasm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doctors generally recommend people to take Cyclobenzaprine for just 2-3 weeks. This is usually the sufficient time to allow any muscle damage or injury to heal. In case you feel that the problem persists and has not improved even after 2-3 weeks, then you must consult your health care provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the common side effects associated with this medication are:<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Uneven, pounding, or fast heartbeats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">heavy feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">pain spreading to the shoulder or arm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">general ill feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sudden weakness or numbness, particularly on one body side<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sudden headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">problems with speech, vision or balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">feeling light-headed or fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">lack of coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">low fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">unusual behavior or thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">tired feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">constipation or gas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should take Cyclobenzaprine of the prescribed dose by your doctor. Also, never take this drug in extra quantity or for more than recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take Cyclobenzaprine with one complete glass of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Never chew, crush, open or break the extended-release capsules. If you are taking a pill, then swallow it as a whole. Opening or breaking the pill can cause this medication to be released excessively at one point of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclobenzaprine is just a part of the complete treatment plan which may also involve physical exercises with the instructions of doctor, carefully follow all the given instructions for better results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I Miss my Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can simply take the missed dosage immediately as soon as you remember about it. But if it is the time to take the next dose, then simply just skip that missed one. Don\u2019t overdose or take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Symptoms of Cyclobenzaprine overdose include fast heartbeat, drowsiness, shaking or tremors, confusion, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, hallucinations, or seizures, symptoms of jaundice, clay- colored stool,etc. Look for emergency medical assistance in case of over dosage.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">bronchodilator like tiotropium (Spiriva) or ipratropium (Atrovent);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">benztropine (Cogentin), atropine (Donnatal, etc), scopolamine (Transderm-Scop), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), methscopolamine (Pamine);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">tramadol (Ultram);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">glycopyrrolate (Robinul);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">mepenzolate (Cantil);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">guanethidine (Ismelin);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">irritable bowel medicines such as propantheline (Pro-Banthine), hyoscyamine (Levsin, Cystospaz, Anaspaz, etc), dicyclomine (Bentyl),;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">urinary or bladder medications like flavoxate (Urispas), darifenacin (Enablex), tolterodine (Detrol), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare);<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are many other drugs, which can interact with Cyclobenzaprine. Make sure you inform your health care provider about all the over-the-counter drugs, prescription, minerals, vitamins and herbal products you take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits you must follow when on <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lifestyle plays a major role when it comes to the usefulness and efficacy of any treatment. If you are on a healthy track, then of course, you will get out of your problems and conditions very soon. However, if you are leading the unhealthy lifestyle, especially during this treatment, then it might raise some problems. Drinking is one such habits, which not just degrades the physical condition, but acts as a stumbling block in any sort of medical treatment. Hence, it is advisable to stop consuming alcohol if you are taking Cyclobenzaprine simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In addition, inform your doctor if you have taken any MAO inhibitor like isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. You must not take Cyclobenzaprine if you have had any heart rhythm disorder, history of heart attack, heart block, congestive heart failure or an overactive thyroid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong> for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclobenzaprine can lead to birth defects or can even harm an unborn infant. Hence, it is advisable to inform your doctor in case you are a nursing mother or are planning to become a mom. Cyclobenzaprine can travel to milk of the mother and further can harm the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>US FDA pregnancy category <strong>B.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>B<\/b>:May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible due to prolonged use of <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The prolonged use of Cyclobenzaprine can make the patients addicted. If you try to stop using Cyclobenzaprine abruptly, especially if you have used it for a long time, then it might lead to various withdrawal symptoms. You should always consult your medical practitioner or doctor first before deciding any changes in the treatment plan on your own.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of the <\/strong><strong>Cyclobenzaprine<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclobenzaprine is available only through doctor&#8217;s prescription. It is not an over-the-counter drug.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug trade name- Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid, Flexeril Category- Muscle Relaxant Generic name- Cyclobenzaprine Introduction and Quick Information about Cyclobenzaprine: Cyclobenzaprine is one of the most effective muscle relaxants, which works by clogging the pain sensations or nerve impulses, which are sent to the brain. 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