⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used short-term to treat muscle spasms from injuries. It works on the central nervous system, not directly on muscles.
How It Works
Cyclobenzaprine works in the brain stem to reduce muscle spasms through sedative effects and interruption of pain signals, not by direct muscle relaxation.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Muscle spasms
- Acute muscle pain
- Short-term relief of muscle injuries
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Fast/irregular heartbeat
- Mental/mood changes
- Difficulty urinating
- Serotonin syndrome
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Heart block
- Congestive heart failure
- Hyperthyroidism
- MAOI use within 14 days
📢 Important Warnings
- Sedation
- Do not drive or operate machinery
- Not for long-term use (>2-3 weeks)
- Serotonin syndrome risk