Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of muscle spasms. This eMedTV Web page describes cyclobenzaprine in more detail, explaining what types of muscle spasms the drug can treat and listing potential side effects.
Common cyclobenzaprine side effects may include drowsiness, a dry mouth, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource also lists other common and rare side effects of the drug, and describes which side effects to report to a doctor right away.
Cyclobenzaprine uses primarily include treating muscle spasms in adults and adolescents (age 15 and older). This eMedTV segment further describes these cyclobenzaprine uses and also discusses possible off-label uses (such as helping people sleep).
The recommended starting cyclobenzaprine dose is 5 mg three times daily. This portion of the eMedTV library contains other important cyclobenzaprine dosing guidelines, including suggestions on when and how to take the muscle relaxant.
Narcotics, sleep medications, and alcohol may cause negative drug interactions with cyclobenzaprine. This eMedTV resource explains what can happen when these medications are combined and lists other medications that may also cause interactions.
Cyclobenzaprine can make glaucoma worse and may interfere with your ability to drive a car. This eMedTV Web article provides other important precautions and warnings with cyclobenzaprine, including information on who should not take this drug.
