It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Flexiban before taking it.
What is Flexiban
Flexiban is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses that are sent to your brain. Flexiban is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Flexiban may also be used for purposes not listed in Flexiban guide.
Flexiban side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Flexiban and call your doctor at once if you have:
severe drowsiness, fast heart rate;
tremors or shaking;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or
agitation, hallucinations, fever, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting.
Common side effects may include:
headache, dizziness;
drowsiness, tired feeling;
trouble concentrating;
blurred vision, dry mouth or throat, altered sense of taste; or
nausea, upset stomach, constipation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects
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Flexiban dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day. Based on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to either 7.5 mg or 10 mg 3 times a day. Alternate doses include the 15 mg extended release capsule or 30 mg extended release capsule orally once a day.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Muscle Spasm:
Because most muscle relaxants and antispasmodic drugs can cause anticholinergic adverse events, sedation, and weakness, and because their effectiveness at doses tolerated by elderly people is questionable, Flexiban meets the Beers criteria as a medication that is potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. The manufacturer suggests an initial dose in the elderly of 5 mg, titrating slowly upward based on individual patient response. Extended release formulations are not recommended for use in elderly patients.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Muscle Spasm:
Pediatric patients 15 years of age and older: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day. Based on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to either 7.5 mg or 10 mg 3 times a day.
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Flexiban - Frequently asked Questions
Can Flexiban be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Flexiban?
Flexiban is usually taken once daily for only 2 or 3 weeks. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take the medicine at the same time each day.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it whole.
You may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking Flexiban after long-term use. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.
Flexiban is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What other drugs will affect Flexiban?
Taking Flexiban with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking Flexiban with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Flexiban, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Flexiban?
Do not use Flexiban if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
You should not use Flexiban if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a heart rhythm disorder, or you have recently had a heart attack;
congestive heart failure;
heart block; or
a thyroid disorder.
To make sure Flexiban is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease;
glaucoma;
enlarged prostate; or
problems with urination.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.
FDA pregnancy category B. Flexiban is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Flexiban passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Flexiban be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Flexiban be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Flexiban, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Flexiban. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Flexiban? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Flexiban should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
1
100.0%
Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Flexiban May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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6-10mg
4
80.0%
11-50mg
1
20.0%
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Flexiban before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 2 weeks and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Flexiban. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Flexiban kindly click here
Patients
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2 weeks
1
100.0%
Patient reported administration
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Six patients reported age
Patients
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> 60
2
33.3%
46-60
2
33.3%
16-29
1
16.7%
30-45
1
16.7%
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