Question 1

what is flexeril versus skelaxin (metaxalone)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Both are muscle relaxers.  Both have the same adverse effects.  My experience is that skelaxin (metaxalone) is less sedating than flexeril.

Question 2

what is flexeril? why take it with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Flexeril@Benadryl: Flexeril is a muscle relaxant, its generic name is cyclobenzaprine, it does not have to be taken with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to be effective.But it can be taken with benadryl, (diphenhydramine) but be careful, it will cause sedation.

Question 3

what is the difference between flexeril and robaxin (methocarbamol)?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxants: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) tends to cause more sedation and is a stronger muscle relaxant.

Question 4

what is the treatment for flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Let me try: The management of cyclobenzaprine overdose should follow the same pathway as any tricyclic drug. Gastric decontamination is fairly effective because the anticholinergic effects of cyclobenzaprine delay gastric emptying and therefore it becomes possible to obtain tablet residues even after significant time elapse. After that the heart manifestations should be addressed. Please below.

Question 5

can you take flexeril and methocarbomol together?

Accepted Answer

: Taking both of these simultaneously would be redundant as both are muscle relaxants. We often prescribe muscle relaxant along with an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen if the patient has muscular pain and tightness or spasm.

Question 6

im now on flexeril 10 mg daily how long after the flexeril can i take.5 mg atavian?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Stop  flexaril which has many side effects.

After 24 hours take 0.5 mg of ativan

Question 7

i accidentally took my flexeril 10mg twice so 20mg total within 45 mins will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you will be okay, but you may feel weak, drowsy, or dizzy over the following six hours. Avoid driving or critical tasks during those six hours. Do not take more than 30mg total in 24 hours.

Question 8

i took two 5mg pills of flexeril within an hour and a half. is that going to cause any bad effects?

Accepted Answer

Likely no problem: The 5 mg pill was developed to avoid the side effect of drowsiness with the 10 mg pill.  So, you will likely be mildly sedated and drowsy.  Don't drive, use power equipment, do any tasks requiring good balance, ingest alcohol, and after about 8 hrs, should return to baseline.

Question 9

can i take lyrica and flexeril together?

Accepted Answer

: They are both central nervous system depressants and therapy has to be monitored tightly as they are still used in practice together for limited periods of time.

Question 10

is safe to flexeril and a goody headache power together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drugs.com drugs interaction checker showed no clinically significant interactions between Goody headache powder or Flexeril.d

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What is flexeril versus skelaxin (metaxalone)?

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What is flexeril? why take it with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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What is the difference between flexeril and robaxin (methocarbamol)?

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What is the treatment for flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) overdose?

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Can you take flexeril and methocarbomol together?

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Im now on flexeril 10 mg daily how long after the flexeril can i take.5 mg atavian?

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I accidentally took my flexeril 10mg twice so 20mg total within 45 mins will i be okay?

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I took two 5mg pills of flexeril within an hour and a half. is that going to cause any bad effects?

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Can i take lyrica and flexeril together?

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Is safe to flexeril and a goody headache power together?

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