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Carisoprodol vs. Skelaxin vs. Flexeril
Medication
/ med facts |
CARISOPRODOL |
SKELAXIN |
FLEXERIL |
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Brand names
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Soma, Sanoma |
Metaxalone
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Cyclobenzaprine
and Carlsoma.
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Particular uses
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Short-term musculoskeletal, injuries and disorders
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Mode of action
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Sedative |
Central nervous system depressant |
Changes level of
norepinephrine
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How to take the drug
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No special rules |
Better with food |
No special rules |
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Who should not use the drug
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Children |
Children and the elderly |
Children |
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Drug interactions
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All drugs with a sedative effect, some antidepressants
, alcohol
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Possible side effects
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Drowsiness, dizziness, headache
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