new drug......
Flexeril anyone? Dr prescribed me this today . Any comments or experiences w/ this?
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Flexeril is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve muscle spasms resulting from injuries such as sprains, strains, or pulls. Combined with rest and physical therapy, Flexeril provides relief of muscular stiffness and pain.
Flexeril is not a substitute for the physical therapy, rest, or exercise that your doctor orders for proper healing. Although Flexeril relieves the pain of strains and sprains, it is not useful for other types of pain.
Flexeril may be taken with or without food.
Flexeril should be used only for short periods (no more than 3 weeks). Since the type of injury that Flexeril treats should improve in a few weeks, there is no reason to use it for a longer period.
Flexeril may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth can provide temporary relief.
If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember, if it is within an hour or so of your scheduled time. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage instructions...
Store away from heat, light, and moisture.
You should not take this drug if you are taking an antidepressant drug known as an MAO inhibitor (such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine) or have taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 2 weeks. Also avoid Flexeril if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if your thyroid gland is overactive.
In addition, you should not take Flexeril if you have recently had a heart attack or if you have congestive heart failure, or suffer from irregular heartbeat.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking Flexeril
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Serious, potentially fatal reactions may occur if you take Flexeril with an antidepressant drug known as an MAO inhibitor (such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine) or if it has been less than 2 weeks since you last took an MAO inhibitor. You should closely follow your doctor's advice regarding discontinuation of MAO inhibitors before taking Flexeril.
Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Flexeril.
If Flexeril is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Flexeril with the following:
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Guanethidine and other high blood pressure drugs
Other drugs that slow the central nervous system, such as alprazolam and triazolam ( xanax and halcion- no longer used)
Tramadol
You should not take more than 60 milligrams a day
LINK to more info -http://www.drugs.com/pro/flexeril.html FDA Info on the drug.
hope this helps..
beka
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