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| Prescription Flexeril Drug Information |
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Flexeril Uses? |
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The medication in Flexeril is prescribed to treat spasms in muscles that are a result of pulls, sprains, and strains. Doctors will prescribe it's use in addition to rest and physical therapy to help ease muscular stiffness and pain. |
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Flexeril Directions? |
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Make sure to follow doctor's orders while you are using Flexeril. You have the option of taking your pills with or without food. It's inadvisable to take this drug for more than three weeks. Those who have dry mouth while on Flexeril therapy may benefit from chewing gum or sucking on hard candies. |
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Flexeril Side Effects? |
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Some who take Flexeril have side effects, although you can't predict which ones may hit you. Common side effects are drowsiness, dizziness, or dry mouth. Other side effects are less common and include abnormal sensations, abnormal thoughts or dreams, difficulty speaking, aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, tingling in hands or feet, double vision, bloated feeling, blurred vision, confusion, rash, constipation, convulsions, decreased appetite, depressed mood, hepatitis, abnormal heartbeats, difficulty falling or staying asleep, disorientation, excitement, fainting, fatigue, fluid retention, hallucinations, headache, heartburn, hives, increased heart rate, inflammation of the stomach, lack of coordination, liver diseases, low blood pressure, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, paranoia, diarrhea, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, indigestion, stomach and intestinal pain, sweating, swelling of the tongue or face, thirst, tremors, urinating more or less than usual, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin. Confusion or hallucinations sometimes happens among older adults. |
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Flexeril Warnings? |
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant if you are interested in taking Flexeril. Flexeril may appear in breast milk, but it's not known for certain. Flexeril is related to tricyclic antidepressants, which does pass into breast milk. It may be advisable to wean your baby if you must use Flexeril. |
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Flexeril Drug Interactions? |
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Flexeril should not be combined with alcohol. Potentially life-threatening complications can result from using this medication while taking any antidepressant drugs containing MAO inhibitors, such as Parnate or Nardil. Do not begin taking Flexeril within two weeks of using a MAO inhibitor, and follow your doctor's instructions carefully on stopping MAO inhibitors before beginning Flexeril. Your doctor should especially know if you are taking any of these at the same time: barbiturates such as phenobarbital Guanethidine and other drugs for blood pressure that slow the central nervous system, such as Halcion and Xanax Tramadol (Ultram). |
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Flexeril Missed Dose? |
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If you forget to take your Flexeril when scheduled, don't take a double dose to catch up. Instead, you should just skip that dose and continue on with the regular dosing schedule the next morning. |
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Flexeril Storage? |
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Flexeril is best kept at room temperature. It helps to locate it away from sun or moisture. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Flexeril? |
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Flexeril is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Flexeril is used to relieve pain, tenderness, and limitation of motion caused by muscle spasms. It is used, along with rest and physical therapy, for short-term treatment (i.e., 2 to 3 weeks). |
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NOTE: The above 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 the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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