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  • Carisoprodol

    Drug
    11/14/07, Healthwise

    Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

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  • Chlorphenesin

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Chlorphenesin is not commercially available in the United States.

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  • Chlorzoxazone

    Drug
    02/20/08, Healthwise

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

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  • Cyclobenzaprine

    Drug
    07/22/08, Healthwise

    You should not take cyclobenzaprine if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you have a heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure, heart block, or an overactive thyroid.

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  • Metaxalone

    Drug
    11/06/07, Healthwise

    Before using metaxalone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take metaxalone.

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  • Methocarbamol

    Drug
    11/14/07, Healthwise

    Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have myasthenia gravis.

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  • Haloperidol

    Drug
    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

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  • Carbamazepine (oral)

    Drug
    03/13/08, Healthwise

    You should not take this medicine if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor).

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  • Orphenadrine

    Drug
    11/14/07, Healthwise

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

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  • Atropine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Atropine increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating.

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