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Orphenadrine

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Orphenadrine citrate is a muscle relaxant which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Brands

Norflex • Besenol • Disipal • Besemax

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Tremor
Drowsiness
Headache
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Heart palpitations
Hypersensitivity
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Agitation
Blurred vision
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin

Serious

Hallucinations

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What will happen if you take orphenadrine unprescribed?

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Orphenadrine, any bad side effects from it?

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Is norflex (orphenadrine) addicting?

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What does norflex (orphenadrine) contain ?

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What would happen if someone took an orphenadrine but broke the pill up before ingestion?

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Hi I was recently prescribed Flexeril, Orphenadrine because I was in a accident. I've been trying to do some research on the orphenadrine. What are the effects of orphenadrine, is their a "high" feeling? As I do not want that because I refuse to get addic

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A 39-year old asked:

Is norflex (orphenadrine) a narcotic?

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Any "euphoric" side effects when on norflex (orphenadrine)?

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How much time does it take for Valium and norflex (orphenadrine) to wear off?

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How long is it supposed to it take for Valium and norflex (orphenadrine) to wear off?

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A 37-year old asked:

Does norflex (orphenadrine) have aspirin?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take 300mg of norflex (orphenadrine) 100mg er tabs?

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A 31-year old asked:

I have a final exam tomorrow, so should I not take my darvocet or norflex (orphenadrine) before my final?

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A 43-year old asked:

What do you suggest if my friend admitted to me that she is addictive to norflex (orphenadrine). long ago she had a back operation and was addictive?

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A 47-year old asked:

Whats the difference between taking Soma and norflex (orphenadrine)?

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A 26-year old male asked:

I have been diagnosed with severe back spasms on my lower right side. I have tried heat, TENS, Norflex, (orphenadrine) and stretching. Any other Tx ideas?

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A member asked:

What other pain relief can I take with Orphenadrine. I have a pinched nerve in my neck and I cant get the pain to stop, even though I have taken 2 x100mg Orphenedrine.Can I take Codiene or Paracode?

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A 57-year old female asked:

Can i take Advil (ibuprofen) with orphenadrine 100 mg er?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can I use Advil (ibuprofen) with orphenadrine 100 mg ER tab ?

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A 44-year old asked:

Will Orphenadrine Citrate contain magnesium stearate and silica-colloidal anhydrous?

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A 38-year old asked:

Difference between orphenadrine citrate 100mg (norflex) and orphenadrine comp tablet san (norgesic)?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Orphenadrine citrate allergy?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can I drink any beer or wine while taking tramadol and norflex (orphenadrine)?

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A 67-year old female asked about a 67-year old male:

My husband woke up today with severe muscle spasms in his lower back. Can I give him both orphenadrine and oxycodone at the same time?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can I take Aleve (naproxen) after taking 100mg orphenadrine citrate? Thanks in advance.

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Can I take Norflex (orphenadrine) with other pain relievers such as ibuprofen and codeine??

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Does norflex (orphenadrine) contain any aspirin or ibuprofen?

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Will naproxen or orphenadrine help with opiate / kratom withdrawal?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Which muscle relaxer is stronger for back, neck, and leg spasms, from herniated discs, and sciatica, orphenadrine, or methocarbamol? Thanks!

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A 65-year old male asked:

I take 10 mg of Valium at bedtime as part of treatment for ic. I have recently been prescribed norflex (orphenadrine) for back problems. Is it dangerous to take these meds within the same 12 to 24 hour period?

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