Flexeril Prescription Online
Flexeril is the brand name for the drug, cyclobenzaprine. It is commonly prescribed as a muscle relaxer. Cyclobenzaprine works by preventing the pain impulses originating from the muscles from reaching the brain. This drug along with rest and relaxation can treat muscle pain and stiffness.
Precautions
If you have been taking MAO inhibitors, it is critical that you let the MAO inhibitor be completely removed from your body before taking Flexeril. Talk to your doctor to see exactly how long you should wait before taking cyclobenzaprine.
If you have had any problems with your heart, such as a heart attack or congestive heart failure, you should consult your doctor before taking this drug.
As with almost all medications you should not stop taking Flexeril suddenly. It is better to wean off the drug if you need to stop taking this medication. Do not mix this drug with alcohol. You may experience more intense side effect such as headaches and nausea if you do not follow these instructions.
Pregnancy
Although Flexeril is considered to be safe for pregnant women, you should still ask your physician whether or not it is ok for you to take this drug safely.
Mechanism
Flexeril stops skeletal muscle spasms and allows muscle function at the same time. If the muscle spasm is due to a problem with the central nervous system, cyclobenzaprine is ineffective. The exact mechanism of Flexeril is still not completely known.
Who Can Take Flexeril?
Children under 12 years old should not take this drug. The elderly should begin with a 5mg dose and possibly increase the dosage. If you have problems with your liver, you should also start taking this drug at a lower 5mg dosage.
Uses
When an injury occurs, the muscle around the injury spasms to prevent further damage to the area. Cyclobenzaprine reduces these spasms to relieve pain. One of the most common examples of an injury this drug would be used to treat would be whiplash. Fibromyalgia patients have also been given Flexeril to help with pain, sleep, and fatigue. Flexeril has also been known to be used as a sleep aid.
Side Effects
Some side effects include dizziness and drowsiness. Prolonged use of cyclobenzaprine may lead to blurred vision.
Abuse Potential
People who abuse this drug often refer to it as "cyclone." Those who use this drug for illicit purposes usually take this medication in 20mg to 80mg doses. The main reason this drug has an abuse potential is for its relaxing effect. At very high doses cyclobenzaprine can cause the user to become disoriented.
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