Flexoril?
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>From: kr...@sunflowers.pcsonline.com (Dreamwind)
>Anyone know anything about a drug called Flexoril?
Hi Kris,
Flexeril is indicated for the short term treatment of muscle spasms (according
to my Nursing 97 Drug Handbook). It's a muscle relaxer, usually prescribed for
people who have *pulled* muscles during daily activity. Not usually prescribed
for the muscle spasms associated with MS.
A good place to check this (and other medications) out is: www.rxlist.com/
Hope this helps you, Susan
Barbara Huber
when it does this. It is closely related to tricyclic antidepressants
and it is thought to work much like those.
TLOverton
I took it "ONCE". Sent me into LaLa Land. It might have interacted with my
other drugs. Try it. It might help.
Terry
Robert Hickey
(Dreamwind) writes:
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>Anyone know anything about a drug called Flexoril?
I have taken Flexoril in the past. When I was stronger and could walk
better (makes me wonder what they had prescribed it for in the first
place!?) about 5-6 years ago, it would relax me but had the tendency to
make me weaker in general.
Now, I don't it because of this weakening. I can take one tablet before
bed (it also makes me sleep) and by the time I awaken, it isn't so bad,
but otherwise, it does seem to increase weakness as well as prevent
stiffness. I won't take it during the day.
Kind of a trade off? Good luck,
Robert
James Bridges
kr...@sunflowers.pcsonline.com (Dreamwind) wrote:
| Anyone know anything about a drug called Flexoril?
Kris,
A quick net search produced a reference to use of Flexoril as a treatment
for Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Cronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Treatment: Sleep disturbance: Elavil, Flexoril, Sinequane, etc
It is Cyclobenzaprine and apparently is a "Tricyclic anti-depressant"
Hope this is useful - I haven't used it.
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James
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http://www.medicinenet.com/hp.asp?li=MNI
To answer the question about Flexeril:
generic name: cyclobenzaprine
BRAND name: FLEXERIL
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. Specifically,
cyclobenzaprine relieves muscle spasm when the spasm is due to local problems
(that is, problems originating in the muscle itself and not in the nerves
controlling the muscles). Cyclobenzaprine has no effect on muscle function.
Cyclobenzaprine seems to accomplish its beneficial effect through a complex
mechanism within the nervous system, probably in the brainstem.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Cyclobenzaprine is used together with rest and physical
therapy for short-term relief of painful muscle conditions. It is only for
short-term use, up to 2 to 3 weeks.
DOSING: Cyclobenzaprine is most often prescribed three times daily but should
be taken according to the physician's recommendations.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Cyclobenzaprine is chemically related to the tricyclic
class of antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, ELAVIL; nortriptyline,
PAMELOR). As such, it should not be taken with or within two weeks of any
monoamine oxidase inhibitor, for example, isocarboxazid (MARPLAN), phenelzine
(NARDIL), tranylcypromine (PARNATE), and procarbazine (MATULANE). High fever,
convulsions and even death can occur when these drugs are used together.
Additionally, cyclobenzaprine interacts with other medications and drugs that
slow the brain's processes, such as alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines
(e.g. lorazepam, ATIVAN), and narcotics.
PREGNANCY: There are no adequate studies of cyclobenzaprine in pregnant women.
However, studies in animals suggest no important effects on the fetus.
Cyclobenzaprine therefore can be used in pregnancy if the physician feels that
it is necessary.
NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known whether cyclobenzaprine is secreted in milk.
However, since it is related to the tricyclic antidepressants, some of which
are excreted in breast milk, caution is advised in using this medication in
lactating women.
SIDE EFFECTS: Among the most common side effects of cyclobenzaprine are
drowsiness (which occurs in between 1 in 6 and 1 in 3 persons), dry mouth
(between 1 in 14 and 1 in 4), and dizziness (between 1 in 30 and 1 in 9).
Other reported side effects, for which the incidence is less than 1 in 30,
include nausea, tiredness, constipation, blurred vision, unpleasant taste,
nervousness, confusion, and abdominal pain or discomfort.
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> Anyone know anything about a drug called Flexoril?
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