Cyclobenzaprine Benefits & Uses

Cyclobenzaprine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Other Benefits

Cyclobenzaprine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cyclobenzaprine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cyclobenzaprine is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Dry Mouth
Headache
Fatigue

Unknown

Altered taste
Impaired Concentration
Stomach Upset

Cyclobenzaprine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cyclobenzaprine safe for pregnant women?

Cyclobenzaprine has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Cyclobenzaprine safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cyclobenzaprine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cyclobenzaprine is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cyclobenzaprine on the Kidneys?

Cyclobenzaprine can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cyclobenzaprine on the Liver?

Cyclobenzaprine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cyclobenzaprine on the Heart?

Cyclobenzaprine may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cyclobenzaprine with Other Drugs

Cyclobenzaprine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Morphine

Selegiline

Moderate

Alcohol

Chlorpheniramine

Zolpidem

Flurazepam

Cyclobenzaprine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cyclobenzaprine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Glaucoma
Dehydration
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cyclobenzaprine

Is this Cyclobenzaprine habit forming or addictive?

Cyclobenzaprine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cyclobenzaprine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cyclobenzaprine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cyclobenzaprine for mental disorders.

No

Cyclobenzaprine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cyclobenzaprine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cyclobenzaprine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cyclobenzaprine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cyclobenzaprine with alcohol will be.

Unknown