Is 60 mgs of flexeril considered an overdose?

Question

Please, no judgemental or nasty comments. I appreciate it.

Answer 1

First let's read the wikipedia introduction to have an idea what we're dealing with :


Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant and a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. It is marketed as Flexeril (5 and 10 mg tablets). Both the 5 and 10 milligram tablets are available generically.


So it should come in tablet of 5 - 10 mg... At first glance it seems that 60mg is quite a bit over the average dose...

Let's keep on reading:


Side effects
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision. Other side effects are respiratory depression and decreased functionality in various muscles. Long term use has been associated with vision damage.


If these are what you are feeling, then nothing is wrong technically, these are normal, though unpleasant I'll give you that.

Now let's get to the bit that mentions high doses:


When used for illicit purposes, the drug is often referred to as "cyclone" with recreational doses ranging from 20 to 80 mg. At these dosages, users report mild to moderate drowsiness and relaxation as the primary effects. Compared with other commonly abused CNS depressants, cyclobenzaprine's effects are considered to be mild, limiting its popularity as a recreational drug.


Basically, taking 60mg means you've taken a fairly high amount of druggy level, now what do I mean by that? I don't mean you're a druggy, I mean you've gone past the point where the medecine is helping your body, now all you're getting is a high, and from the looks of what this medecine does, if you were aiming for a high this probably wasn't the best choice.


Is it dangerous?

Although purportedly unpleasant, cyclobenzaprine is relatively benign in case of overdose

Well at least we know you're not in serious trouble, but let's read on just in case:

depending on its toxicity level in the user, and also on the susceptibility of the user to possibly harmful effects of overdose. Note that the susceptibility to these potentially damaging effects is greatly increased when cyclobenzaprine is used in conjunction with other drugs, particularly Central Nervous System Depressants and other antidepressants. Use of cyclobenzaprine with a MAOI (Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitor) will very possibly result in fatality.

As long as you answered negative to those you're fine.


The verdict:

Yes you are on an overdose, no it is probably not dangerous, you're just gonna feel like sh*t until your body flushes it out.

Good luck,
Bobly

Answer 2

I am not a medical doctor or expert in the subject, but I am a patient that uses Flexeril. 60 mg would not be an actual overdose, though it is a very large quantity for a single dose. The normal adult dosage is 10 mg and should be no more than 60 mg per day (6 tablets of 10 mg each over the course of a day).

Symptoms of overdose to watch for include vomitting, convulsion or seizures, irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, body temperature changes, troubled breathing, and several others.

For more information, see http://www.anagen.net/flexeril.htm

Answer 3

Flexeril Overdose

Answer 4

Cyclobenzaprine Overdose

Answer 5

The recommended starting Flexeril dosage for most people is 5 mg three times daily. If necessary, your healthcare provider may increase your dose up to 10 mg three times daily to control your muscle spasms.

For people with liver problems or elderly people, a less-frequent Flexeril dose may be recommended, as these people may be more sensitive to the effects (and side effects) of Flexeril.
In general, Flexeril should only be used for two or three weeks at a time. This should be plenty of time for most muscle injuries to heal.
It does not matter if you take Flexeril with food or on an empty stomach. If it bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
Flexeril can cause significant drowsiness. Your healthcare provider may recommend that you take Flexeril only at night, especially if you need to be alert during the day.
For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Flexeril will not work if you stop taking it.
If you are unsure about anything related to your Flexeril dosage, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Answer 6

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I can give you just some tips but I suggest to give a look to the method that i posted above, for example you can take more food that contains vitamin A such as carrots may help to naturally improve your eye sight.
We can also always do exercises. There are exercises such as rolling your eyeball to form an invisible square that are always recommended by the doctors to improve one's eyesight.
I don't know about quickly as there is no fast way to reach one's goal.

Vegetarians can help to improve one's eye sight. I believe it because I am a vegetarian and my eye short-sightedness power remains the same without any increase after about 2 years.
The doctor was shocked because teenagers at my years will usually have a most increase since we are always watching TV, playing computers and also reading.
I do not know whether it is totally true or not but it does affect a bit on the result.

Answer 7

60mgs at the same time? yes it is !!! Liver damage can result !
8mgs usually creates excessive drowsiness, at 60 the results can be very serious taken at once, 60mgs over 24 hours would be less severe but still over recommend dosages. You need to talk to you doctor if you HAVE taken that much and if you need that much you on the wrong medication. Check with your doctor ASAP !

Answer 8

I just took 18 10mg. Flexeril June 19th. Drank A half a fifth of Rum. Woke up the next day **** it

Answer 9

If you call liver damage safe. Then all drugs are safe. Any drug must pass through the liver. It works hard to filter the poison. Yes I consider drugs poison. However at times I choose this poison over pain. Milk thistle will help support the liver, if you find it necessary to eat poisons.

Answer 10

Sometimes we need to be judged. But YES, if you took more than you were told to, you have overdosed. Moron.