Cyclobenzaprine ER: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
- Breastfeeding.
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Specific Warnings and Precautions for Cyclobenzaprine ER
Some warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking
cyclobenzaprine ER include the following:
- If you have liver disease, your body may not handle cyclobenzaprine ER as well as usual. Cyclobenzaprine ER is not recommended for people with any degree of liver impairment.
- People over age 65 should not take cyclobenzaprine ER, as studies have shown that elderly individuals cannot clear the drug from the body as well as younger individuals.
- Cyclobenzaprine ER commonly causes drowsiness and dizziness, which may interfere with your ability to drive, operate heavy machinery, or focus mentally. Even if you take cyclobenzaprine ER just at bedtime, you may experience a hangover-like effect in the morning.
- Check with your healthcare provider before taking cyclobenzaprine ER if you have glaucoma (an eye condition) or difficulty passing urine, as cyclobenzaprine ER may make these conditions worse.
- Cyclobenzaprine ER can potentially interact with many other medications (see Drug Interactions With Cyclobenzaprine ER).
- Cyclobenzaprine ER is considered a pregnancy Category B medication. This means that it is probably safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are not currently known (see Amrix and Pregnancy).
- It is not known if cyclobenzaprine ER passes through breast milk in humans. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug (see Amrix and Breastfeeding).
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