Cyclobenzaprine

Other Names: Flexeril, Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid.

Commonly Prescribed For: It is a muscle relaxant, generally prescribed along with rest and other measures for relaxing muscles and hence relieves pain caused due to strains, and other muscle injuries. Cyclobenzaprine is commonly used with other medications.

How to Take it: Cyclobenzaprine is available in the form of a tablet to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken 2 to 4 times every day. Take Cyclobenzaprine as prescribed.

How it Works: Cyclobenzaprine belongs to a group of drugs known as muscle relaxant. This medication blocks the nerve impulses (pain sensation), which are sent to the brain.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include drowsiness, upset stomach, and dry mouth, abnormal sensation, dry mouth, aggressive behavior, yellow eyes and skin, bloating feeling, increased or decreased urination, convulsions, constipation, tremors, decreased appetite, vomiting, excitement, hallucination, inflammation of the face, hands or feet, headache, heartburn, intestinal pain, indigestion, lack of coordination, disorientation, double vision, vertigo, abnormal dreams, paranoia, muscle twitching, ringing in the ears, liver diseases, palpitations, low blood pressure, rash, severe skin rash, seizures, inflammation of the face, fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain, and uneven heartbeat.