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Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm. Immediate-release: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day. May increase to 10 mg orally 3 times a day based on individual patient response. Duration of therapy: Up to 3 weeks Extended-release: Initial dose: 15 mg orally once a day. May increase to 30 mg orally based on individual patient response.
Some may also cause side effects such as a dry mouth, fast heartbeat, gastrointestinal upset (such as nausea, vomiting, constipation), headache, insomnia, light headedness, problems with urination, and other unwanted effects. Products containing botulinum toxin may cause generalized muscle weakness, vision changes, breathing difficulties and ...
Only three muscle relaxants - baclofen, dantrolene, and tizanidine are FDA approved to treat spasticity; however, six (carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone, methocarbamol, and orphenadrine) are approved to treat muscle spasm. Botulinum toxin is only approved to treat spasticity in certain muscle groups of the upper and lower ...
For most patients, the recommended dose of FLEXERIL is 5 mg three times a day. Based on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to 10 mg three times a day. Use of FLEXERIL for periods longer than two or three weeks is not recommended. (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Less frequent dosing should be considered for hepatically impaired ...
Peak effects occur in approximately 1 to 2 hours and last for 3 to 6 hours; treatment can be repeated as needed to a maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours; gradually increase dose by 2 to 4 mg at intervals of 1 to 4 days until satisfactory reduction of muscle tone is achieved. Maximum single dose: 16 mg. Maximum daily dose: 36 mg in 24 hours.
Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord. Baclofen is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) and muscle pain in people ...
runny nose, sore throat; urination problems, painful urination; vomiting, constipation; or. uncontrolled muscle movements. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Tizanidine side effects (more detail)
Common cyclobenzaprine side effects may include: drowsiness, tiredness; headache, dizziness; dry mouth; or. upset stomach, nausea, constipation. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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
Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Robaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Robaxin injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the ...