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BEFORE USING CYCLOBENZAPRINE MUSCLE RELAXERS:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). USE OF THIS MEDICINE is
not recommended if you are also taking tramadol. If you are
taking tramadol, be sure your doctor knows. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you
are taking droperidol or fluoxetine. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about using this medicine
Cyclobenzaprine muscle relaxers.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the
directions for using this muscle relaxer medicine provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your
stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE
Cyclobenzaprine and you
are using it regularly, 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 (of muscle relaxers).
Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
CYCLOBENZAPRINE muscle relaxers
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 this
medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other
depressants or alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have
questions about which medicines are depressants. 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 USE
THIS MEDICINE longer than recommended by your doctor. FOR
WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are
using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to
discuss the risks to your baby.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include
drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, dry mouth,
or unpleasant taste. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
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.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, enlarged pupils,
seizures, and loss of consciousness.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
DO NOT
SHARE THIS MUSCLE RELAXER MEDICINE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE Cyclobenzaprine
(muscle relaxers) out of the reach of children.
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