These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Cyclobenzaprine
Question: I was given this drug to take when I was hospitalized for
a severe blow to the head that I was knocked unconscious
for. I want to know why this drug was given to me? Was it for swelling or pain? I still get headaches from time to time and my concussion was 5 months ago.
Answer: Cyclobenzaprine is usually used for muscle spasm. Possibly it was given to reduce some of the cervical spasm secondary to the dead trauma. It is not useful in treating swelling and has some effect on pain.
Menstural Cycle
Question:Can this type of muscle relaxant cause a female’s menstural cycle to be delayed? I know when I was taking Methacarbamol it was delayed until after one month of not taking it. If so, what is the reason it does this?
Answer: Cyclobenzaprine(Flexeril) is a drug used to treat muscle spasms. This is most commonly used with muscle spasms caused by hack or muscle injury. It is closely related in structure to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants and occasional side effects related to this class of drugs are seen. It should never be used in conjunction with someone taking anti- depressant drugs. It should be used with caution if one has glaucome, urinary retention problems, or while taking other drugs which produce anticholinergic action. The most frequent side effects are dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, and fatigue. It is not listed as having effects on menstrual periods;but, has been implicated in breast enlargement and galactorrhea(breast discharge).
