Generic name:cyclobenzaprine [ sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen ]
Brand names: Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
The Flexeril brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Flexeril?
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Flexeril is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain, injury, or spasms.
Flexeril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Flexeril if you have a thyroid disorder, heart block, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack.
Do not use cyclobenzaprine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Flexeril if you are allergic to cyclobenzaprine, or if you have:
a thyroid disorder;
heart block, heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure; or
if you have recently h...
