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Cyclobenzaprine is a drug used as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of spasm.

Safetychecker Summary for Cyclobenzaprine
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Depletion or interference

None known

Side effect reduction/prevention

None known

Supportive interaction

None known

Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability

None known

Adverse interaction

None known

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Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Alcohol
Cyclobenzaprine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision.1 Alcohol may intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury. To prevent problems, people taking cyclobenzaprine should avoid alcohol.

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1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting, Cyclobenzaprine. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Nov 1993, 287l–7n.