Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Respiratory depression Cyclobenzaprine, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and consequently cause exacerbation of SOB, and difficult breathing. This risk with cyclobenzaprine can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, opioid pain medications, and sedatives. Individuals with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Cyclobenzaprine use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with cyclobenzaprine can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                               This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, and heartburn, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of cyclobenzaprine needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Chronic neuropathy Individuals with history of poorly controlled diabetes can present with irritated and inflamed nerves in the distal extremities. This can contribute to chronic neuropathy in such individuals with tingling, discomfort, and pain in the body parts involved. Cyclobenzaprine probably inhibits conduction of impulses along these inflamed nerves and contributes to relaxation of neuropathy symptoms, thus offering comfort. Tension headaches Tension headache is a [...]