About Flexeril
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant that is used to alleviate the pain and stiffness associated with with muscle spasms due to muscle strains and sprains. Flexeril is intended for short term use.
How to use Flexeril
Flexeril may be taken with or without food. It should be used only for short periods of time, no more than 3 weeks maximum. Since the type of injury that Flexeril treats will generally improve in a few weeks, there is no reason to continue its use for a longer period. For some people, Flexeril may cause dry mouth. Dissolving a lozenge or candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.
Flexeril Side Effects
Side effects generally cannot be anticipated with Flexeril. If any side effects develop or alter in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Flexeril. More common side effects may include: Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abnormal heartbeats, abnormal sensations, abnormal thoughts or dreams, aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, bloated feeling, blurred vision, confusion, constipation, convulsions, decreased appetite, depressed mood, diarrhea, difficulty falling or staying asleep, difficulty speaking, disorientation, double vision, excitement, fainting, fatigue, fluid retention, gas, hallucinations, headache, heartburn, hepatitis, hives, increased heart rate, indigestion, inflammation of the stomach, itching, lack of coordination, liver diseases, loss of sense of taste, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, paranoia, rash, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reaction, stomach and intestinal pain, sweating, swelling of the tongue or face, thirst, tingling in hands or feet, tremors, unpleasant taste in the mouth, urinating more or less than usual, vague feeling of bodily discomfort, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin. Problems such as confusion or hallucinations are more likely in older adults.
Flexeril Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug. Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 14 days after their discontinuation. Acute recovery phase of myocardial infarction, and patients with arrhythmias, heart block or conduction disturbances, or congestive heart failure. Hyperthyroidis.
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