cyclobenzaprine
Brand names: CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
# Cyclobenzaprine Overview Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer medicine that doctors prescribe to help relieve pain and stiffness caused by muscle injuries or strains. When you get a muscle injury, your muscles can tighten up and cause discomfort. This medication works by helping those tight muscles relax so you can move more easily and feel better. It's usually used for short periods of time, often combined with rest and physical therapy, to help you recover from muscle problems like back strains or neck injuries. Before taking cyclobenzaprine, it's important to know some safety facts. This medicine can make you feel drowsy or dizzy, so you shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery while taking it. Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, thyroid problems, or liver disease, as these conditions might affect whether this medicine is safe for you. Don't take cyclobenzaprine if you've recently had a heart attack, and avoid drinking alcohol while using it because alcohol can increase drowsiness. Like all medicines, it can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth, so it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully and report any concerning symptoms.
Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- PAIN4,916 reports
- FATIGUE3,854 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE3,479 reports
- NAUSEA3,341 reports
- HEADACHE3,323 reports
- CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE2,766 reports
- OFF LABEL USE2,742 reports
- DIARRHOEA2,450 reports
- FALL2,358 reports
- ARTHRALGIA2,340 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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