BEFORE USING
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
:
Some medicines or medical conditions
may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). USE OF THIS MEDICINE is not recommended
if you are also taking tramadol. If you are taking tramadol, be
sure your doctor knows. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking droperidol or fluoxetine.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
DIRECTIONS FOR USING
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
:
Follow the directions for using
this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN
WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses
at once.
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
CAUTIONS :
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness,
dizziness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery,
or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how
you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS
of other depressants or alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have
questions about which medicines are depressants. IF YOU EXPERIENCE
DRY MOUTH, use sugarless candy or gum, or melt bits of ice in
your mouth. If dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, contact
your dentist or doctor. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE longer than recommended
by your doctor. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED
in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you
are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF
CYCLOBENZAPRINE:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away
during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, blurred
vision, dry mouth, or unpleasant taste. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter
or prescription medications you take, especially of: cimetidine,
antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, narcotic
pain medication (e.g., codeine), anti-allergy drugs, drugs used
for asthma, cough-and-cold medicines. Alcohol adds to
the dizziness and drowsiness caused by cyclobenzaprine.
Limit alcohol intake. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
:
If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fast or irregular
heartbeat, enlarged pupils, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
:
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with
others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach
of children.