Also indexed as: Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine is a drug used as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of
spasm.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
| 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
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
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.
References: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.