Relaxazone

 
Generic Name: chlorzoxazone

Brands: Eze D.S., Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC, Relaxazone, Remular, Remular-S, Strifon Fort

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What is the most important information I should know about Relaxazone?

· Relaxazone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affects you. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Relaxazone.

 

What is Relaxazone?

· Relaxazone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

· Relaxazone is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.

· Relaxazone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

 

Who should not take Relaxazone?

· Before taking Relaxazone, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy.

· It is not known whether Relaxazone will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Relaxazone without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

· It is also not known whether Relaxazone passes into breast milk. Do not take Relaxazone without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

 

How should I take Relaxazone?

· Take Relaxazone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

· Take each dose with a full glass of water.

· Relaxazone is usually taken three or four times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

· Store Relaxazone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

 

What happens if I miss a dose?

· Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

 

What happens if I overdose?

· Seek emergency medical attention.

· Symptoms of a Relaxazone overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, extreme weakness, and irregular breathing.

 

What should I avoid while taking Relaxazone?

· Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Relaxazone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

· Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Relaxazone.

 

What are the possible side effects of Relaxazone?

· If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Relaxazone and seek emergency medical attention:     ·an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);     ·liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or     ·stomach damage (black, bloody, or tarry stools, blood in vomit).

· Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Relaxazone and talk to your doctor if you experience     ·drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness;     ·discolored urine; or     ·a rash or unusual bruising.

· Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

What other drugs will affect Relaxazone?

· Many drugs can increase the effects of Relaxazone, which can lead to heavy sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:     ·antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine), clemastine (Tavist), and many others;     ·narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others);     ·sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal);     ·phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or     ·antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate).

· Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Relaxazone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

 

Where can I get more information?

· Your pharmacist has more information about Relaxazone written for health professionals that you may read.

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