Muscle Relaxant Overdose

I am looking over someone right now who said that they took 3 blue pills and 5 tan pills. I think the blue pill was a lower dose Valium and the brown pill was another type of muscle relaxant. With that being said, I realize there is a possible chance of overdose. How long would it be before I can safely say that this person is fine? 8 hours? ## Unfortunately, there is no definitive time frame that can be given, especially without knowing the specific medications involved. Signs of overdose may include nausea, sedation, somnolence, loss of consciousness, vomiting, and seizures. If you are concerned for their safety, then you should contact emergency services. How are they doing? Has there been any change?

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I took two 750mg Methocarbomal pills and ONE 10mg Cyclobenzaprine HCl pill. I am a 180lbs female at 5'7". I'm worried that it may be too much, but the methocarbomal by itself wasn't easing my pain. Will I be okay to sleep or should I seek medical help? ## How are you doing? Are you okay? First of all, muscle relaxants are not the same as analgesics, so you can't expect them to ease your pain as an actual pain medication would. These can ease pain caused by muscle pain and spasms, but that's the most they do. You can learn more Methocarbamol details here and you can learn more Cyclobenzaprine details here. And it is never wise to double up on any medication and to add another in the same category, that's a very dangerous thing to do. These can cause depression...

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i took 4 muscle relaxers too close together by mistake I took two first then in two hours took two more. Should I call poison control? I don't know if I should go to sleep. ## Hello, Christmas! How are you? Did you experience any adverse effects? Anytime that you're worried about such a thing, you should contact poison control or your nearest emergency services. Which muscle relaxant was it? As listed by the FDA, an overdose could result in severe dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting and depression of the central nervous system.

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I was prescribed Fedac as a decongestant for a cold, and I am supposed to take 2 pills/day, one each time, but I misread the label and took 2 at once, right before sleep. I am worried I will not wake from my sleep because Fedac has a drowsy effect, and there was a time before when I had a cold and accidentally took two muscle relaxants too close together (which also make one drowsy) and felt like I would almost not wake from my sleep - very unsettling.....................@@ If anyone can let me know whether I should be worried about letting myself fall asleep after this overdose I would REALLY appreciate it!!! Thank you so much ## Any time that you are concerned that you or a loved one may be in life threatening danger, you should consult your local poison control or your nearest emerge...

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Yesterday I took 3 zanaflex at about 4:30pm then at about 5am I took a vyvanse. It 3:35 where I'm at. I'm experiencing severe stomach pain. It hurts when I move even when I talk I can't eat anything I can barely drink water. Am I going to be ok. I'm 13 years old I weigh 106 pounds and I'm 5,6 ## The vyvanse was a full 70mg plz let me know if I will be ok ## How are you doing? Did you suffer any other adverse effects? Are these medications prescribed for you? Any time this happens and you fear that you may be in danger, you should contact poison control or go to your nearest emergency care facility. By combining muscle relaxants, which is essentially a downer, with the stimulant, you give you body conflicting messages and it's not sure what to do/which message to ...

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partial 10 mg tab ingested by an 18 month old child ## Hello, Adela! How is the child doing? In any situation like this, you should contact poison control, or your nearest emergency services. This is a muscle relaxant and there is a risk it may be too much for a child so young, as reported by the FDA, it could respiratory and cardiac depression, which may go into failure or be fatal.

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I accidentally took to many Flexeril early Saturday morning. I felt horrible later .very tired .motor skills challenged. Today is Tues I feel almost normal but my pupils are still dilated. How long will this continue ## Hello, Jb! How are you feeling? How many did you take? It would likely be best to have this checked out, to be sure you didn't do any permanent damage to yourself. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this muscle relaxant as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth.

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I took Flexeril and a Valium at once on accident. I also had taken Hydrocodone, Lyrica and Losarton an hour earlier. Will I be ok? ## Hello, Lacy! How are you? Only one of the medications you listed is a muscle relaxant and that's the Flexeril, so why did you think you took an overdose? Have they all been prescribed by the same doctor? Did they tell you to separate them in any certain manner?

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white round pill ## This pill is Methocarbamol.... Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Do not take this medication if you have myasthenia gravis. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of methocarbamol can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, nausea, blurred vision, feeling like you might pass out, or seizure (convulsions). ## This medication is not likely to be abused... It can be prescribed for a variety of different pains, aches, etc....

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My 11 year old accindentley took a 4 mg zanaflex she weighs. 111 pounds what should I do ## Did she experience any adverse effects? This is a muscle relaxant and the FDA warns that an overdose of it may cause shallow breathing, lowered heart rate, low blood pressure, extreme dizziness, and extreme drowsiness. Any time you worried about the health of a child, in such a situation, you should contact their doctor, poison control, or your nearest emergency services department.

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how often can I take it? The directions say three times per day. ## Hello, Dave! How are you? That is the normal dosing schedule, any more frequent may result in a dangerous overdose. The FDA classifies this medication as a muscle relaxant and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it safe to take Baclofen and Soma together? I have not done it yet so I'm a little leery, but I hurt all over due to an automobile accident. ## No, these are both muscle relaxants, so you would be doubling up, which might result in overdose toxicity. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Have they both been prescribed for you? What type of injuries did you suffer? ## Was curious..i was just prescribed baclofen recently by neurologist. Been on soma for years & works great. I want to know if i take my soma in the day can i take the baclofen@ night..i haven't started yet as i have had many med allergies..wanna be sure its safe. Plus I'm on blood thinner. ## I take soma in the morning and baclofen at night...

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I am prescribed cyclobenzaprine 10 mg for muscle spasms. I recently strained my rhomboid muscle and went to the ER and they prescribed methocarbamol 500 mg. Can they be taken together? ## These are both muscle relaxants, so it is usually best to stick with just taking one, to avoid the possibility of overdose. The FDA warns that taking too much of this class of medications could result in nausea, dizziness, severe drowsiness, shallow breathing, and possibly respiratory failure, which may be fatal. How are you doing? Are you on any other medications?

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Risks of taking 140 milligrams cyclobenzaprine daily ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? That is far too high of a dosage. The maximum daily dose of this muscle relaxant is usually no more than 30mgs daily. Did your doctor prescribe this much? That amount may create an overdose risk.

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If this drug cyclobenzaprine (10mg) is a muscle relaxer and the heart is a muscle, if I'm taking 1 at a time, is there any danger in harming my heart muscle? If so, what does it take to harm this muscle? ## In order for it do harm to the heart, per se, you'd have to either have a very bad reaction to it, or overdose on it, by taking too much. Otherwise, yes it is a muscle relaxant and, as such, it can cause depression of the central nervous system, which includes the heart, so it may cause your heart to slow down slightly. This is usually not significant in healthy individuals, with normal heart function. However, you should check with your doctor, to make sure it is safe for you to take it, especially if you've had any type of cardiac problem. Are there any other questions ...

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I was wondering if I can take two at a time or two and one every 5 minutes ## You should follow the dosing instructions provided by your doctor. Doubling your dose could be too much and may result in overdose, due to the sedating side effects that the FDA lists that may include dizziness and drowsiness. And one every 5 minutes would be way too much! This is a muscle relaxant and taking that many would surely result in overdose, which could be fatal as it may result in depression of the central nervous system. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My cousin gave me 2 of these pills bc im having unbearable back and body pain. Is it ok to take both? ## I wouldn't recommend it, especially since they have no been prescribed for you. The tablet with this marking contains 10mgs of Cyclobenzaprine, it is a muscle relaxant and, as such, it can cause depression of the central nervous system, which can result in lowered heart rate, lowered blood pressure and lowered rate of breathing. Taking more than one can potentiate these effects and may cause an overdose, putting your life in danger. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## The yellow pill in description is Cyclobenzaprine HCl (10 mg). Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, typically prescribed to relieve pain and muscle spasms. As far as dosing goes, the administr...

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Is flexeril a narcotic? What type of drug is it? ## Read the package insert. It's addictive. ## Flexeril is not a narcotic! It is a muscle relaxant. It is not a controlled (C-II, C-III, C-IV, C-V), it is just a Prescription (Rx-Only) medication. ## ANY DRUG THAT BUILDS DEPENDENCY IS DANGEROUS FOR AN ALCHOLIC OR A DRUG ADDICT. BE CAREFUL ## Any drug can be toxic, it is the dosage that determines the toxicity of the drug. ## Is a Flexeril (V 2632 yellow pill) a narcotic? I know what it's used for. I just don't know if it is an opiate or not... ## I have a prescription of flexeril that's four years old and I have been having muscle spasms in my back from shoveling snow. Is it still safe to take the flexeril? ## My friend overdosed on Flexeril within a span of 3 days! Would ...

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White Round Pill with 2410 with a V under it, What is it? ## That is correct, this tablet was manufactured by Vintage Pharmaceuticals, and they list it as having contained 350mgs of Carisoprodol, the active ingredient in Soma, it is a muscle relaxant. NDC: 00254-2410 This tablet has been discontinued. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Carisoprodol as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache. Ref: Medline Plus Carisoprodol ## GENERIC NAME: CARISOPRODOL - ORAL (kar-iss-oh-PRO-dole) BRAND NAME(S): Soma Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage USES: This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. Mus...

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i have chronic back pain however try not to take medication unless i have to. i have left over flexeril 5mg from a prescription written in dec. 2009 and expires 2010. is it safe to take for muscles spasms or should i toss it. i like to keep some in my cabinet because the few times my back gets really bad i am unable to get out of bed. ## Flexeril contains the active ingredient Cyclobenzaprine, which is a muscle relaxant and you should contact your doctor for a new prescription, because it does lose efficacy past the expiration date, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. This creates the danger of overdose, by taking more, to get the relief you need. Almost all medications have a limited shelf life and will start to lose efficacy past that date. Are there any other quest...

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