Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Individuals with history of hyperthyroidism can inherently be at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. Use of cyclobenzaprine is such individuals can increase the risk for arrhythmias significantly. So, cyclobenzaprine use is either avoided in hyperthyroid individuals for a safer alternative or used with extreme caution and close follow-up for any signs of developing or worsening arrhythmias. Cyclobenzaprine is mainly metabolized inside the body by the liver [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Cyclobenzaprine, especially when taken in high doses, carries the risk of depressing the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of cyclobenzaprine can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to cyclobenzaprine intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness, thus significantly increasing the risk for fall and accidents. This risk with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cyclobenzaprine as follows: Do not take cyclobenzaprine, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of cyclobenzaprine or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of cyclobenzaprine. Do not take cyclobenzaprine along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, [...]

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 [...]