# Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/cyclobenzaprine-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Cyclobenzaprine Hcl?

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (brand name: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride) is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is prescribed to treat muscle spasticity, muscle cramp, myositis. Across the United States, 155,000 doctors prescribe Cyclobenzaprine to approximately 1.7 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride

## Indications

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including muscle spasticity, muscle cramp, myositis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Muscle Spasticity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-spasticity)
- [Muscle Cramp](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-cramp)
- [Myositis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myositis)
- [Spasm](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/spasm)
- [Muscle Rigidity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-rigidity)
- [Tetanus](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tetanus)
- [Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pain)

## Mechanism of action

acting in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: skeletal muscle relaxants
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

adverse reactions in the two double-blind*, placebo-controlled 5 mg studies (incidence of > 3% on cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 5 mg): Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 5 mg Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 10 mg Placebo N = 464 N = 249 N = 469 Drowsiness 29% 38% 10% Dry Mouth 21% 32% 7% Fatigue 6% 6% 3% H

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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