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Cautions
This medicine may cause some people to have blurred vision or to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use mac
hines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and able to see well.
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What special precautions should I follow?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of cyclobenzaprine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Glaucoma or
- Problems with
urination¡XCyclobenzaprine can make your condition worse
- Heart or blood vessel disease or
- Overactive thyroid¡XThe chance of side effects may be increased
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How to Use
Cyclobenzaprine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken two to four times a day. Do not take this drug for more than 3 weeks without talking to your doctor. Follow the directions on yo
ur prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclobenzaprine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more o
ften than prescribed by your doctor.
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Other Medicines
When you are taking cyclobenzaprine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (furazol
idone [e.g., Furoxone], phenelzine [e.g., Nardil], procarbazine [e.g., Matulane], selegiline (e.g., Eldepryl), tranylcypromine [e.g., Parnate])¡XTaking cyclobenzaprine while you are taking or within
weeks of taking MAO inhibitors may increase the chance of side effects
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What side effects may occur?
The following side effects may mean that you are having a serious allergic reaction to the medicine. Get emergency help right away if any of them occur:
- Changes in the skin color of the face; f
ast or irregular breathing; large swellings that look like hives on the face, eyelids, mouth, lips, and/or tongue; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or the area around the eyes ; shortness of br
eath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing; skin rash, hives, or itching
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Overdose
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, a
nd loss of consciousness.
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