Question 1

is cyclobenzaprine a opiat?

Accepted Answer

No it's mot: Muscle relaxer.

Question 2

what is cyclobenzaprine used for?

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine: It is flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) a muscle relaxant, is used for muscle spasms &amp; pain. It is not a benzo.

Question 3

can cyclobenzaprine get you high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It has been known to change you mentation and can make you very sleepy or drowsy as well
Be careful with this medication

Question 4

can children take cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine can: be given to adolescents 15 years old &amp; older for muscle spasm. The starting dose is 5 mg. 3 times/ day. It may be increased slowly by the prescribing physician  to 7.5 mg. 3 times/ or to a maximum of 10 mg. 3 times/day, if needed.

Question 5

who should not take cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

No Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Ones with recent heart attack, have used MAO inhibitors within past 2 weeks, have heart arrhythmias, Congestive heart failure, Heart block or overactive Thyroid, or ones actively consuming Alcohol.

Question 6

can you cut cyclobenzaprine  in half?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if tablet form.: Yes you can, if it is a tablet (not caplet).  The tablet may not be scored to facilitate even splitting.  The normal dose is either 5mg or 10mg.   Note that an extended release form of this medication comes in a caplet form, which you cannot break in half, but this is usually in a 15mg or 30mg dosage.

Question 7

what drugs are similar to cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Other muscle relaxants such as Soma, Skelaxin, (metaxalone) Robaxin, etc.

Question 8

is cyclobenzaprine safe for long term use?

Accepted Answer

No. : Muscle relaxer should not prolonged use. If may induce you feel general weakness, fatigue and depress.  Usually, this kind medication should not use more than  1 week, i believe.

Question 9

can i take 20mg of cyclobenzaprine at once?

Accepted Answer

Unadvisable: Maximum single dose of cyclobenzaprine is 10mg, taken up to 3 times per day.  20mg at once has the potential for decreased consciousness and a drunken feeling.

Question 10

what are the brand names of cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine.: Flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) Amrix, Fexmid.

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