Tablets
Chemical Name: CYCLOBENZAPRINE (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen)

Common uses
This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms.

Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (such as furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, or tranylcypromine). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking "blood thinners" such as warfarin, certain seizure medicines (such as carbamazepine), certain blood pressure medicines (such as clonidine, guanfacine, methyldopa, or labetalol), calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem or verapamil), certain antifungal medicine (such as terbinafine or fluconazole), certain antidepressants (such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, or paroxetine), certain medicines for HIV infection (such as atazanavir or ritonavir), narcotic pain medicine (such as codeine or morphine), phenothiazines (such as promethazine or thioridazine), sympathomimetics (such as albuterol or phenylephrine), thyroid hormones (such as levothyroxine),cholestyramine, cimetidine, droperidol, erythromycin, guanethidine, levodopa, lithium, mibefradil, birth control pills or tramadol. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of heart problems (such as irregular hearbeat, heart attack, or congestive heart failure) or if you have too much thyroid hormone in your blood (hyperthyroidism). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other depressants or alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DRY MOUTH, use sugarless candy or gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, contact your dentist or doctor. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE longer than recommended by your doctor. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, dry mouth, or unpleasant taste. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, enlarged pupils, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.