Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Flexeril as follows: Flexeril, 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 flexeril can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. Hypotension and bradycardia, secondary to flexeril intake, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness, thus significantly increasing the risk for fall and accidents. This risk [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Flexeril as follows: Do not take flexeril, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of flexeril 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 flexeril. Do not take flexeril along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Flexeril as follows: Respiratory depression Flexeril, 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 flexeril 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 Flexeril as follows: Serotonin syndrome Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid irregular heart rate or arrhythmia, seizures, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Flexeril use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Flexeril as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Flexeril use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with flexeril, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]