Amrix
Warnings
What may interact with Amrix?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Opioid medications for cough
-Safinamide
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Bupropion
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
-Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
-Certain medications for bladder problems, such as oxybutynin, tolterodine
-Certain medications for depression, such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-Certain medications for Parkinson disease, such as benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
-Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital, primidone
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-Certain medications for travel sickness, such as scopolamine
-General anesthetics, such as halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-Ipratropium
-Local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-Medications that relax muscles for surgery
-Opioid medications for pain
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-Verapamil
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Amrix
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Heart disease
-Irregular heartbeat
-Liver disease
-Past heart attack
-Thyroid problem
-An unusual or allergic reaction to cyclobenzaprine, tricyclic antidepressants, lactose, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Amrix?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Taking this medication with other substances that cause drowsiness, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other opioids can cause serious side effects. Give your care team a list of all medications you use. They will tell you how much medication to take. Do not take more medication than directed. Call emergency services if you have problems breathing or staying awake.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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