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How long should i wait to drink alcohol after taking flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

At least 8 hours: Both can cause drowsiness, & combination can cause severe drowsiness. Usual dose for Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is 3 times a day; so sedation risk less after 8 hours. Ideally should not drink alcohol with medications, especially ones that can cause additive effects.

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Answered 3/7/2019

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