There are many physical and psychological side effects that may occur when a person abuses Flexeril, some of which may become worse when combining it with alcohol or other drugs. Potential negative effects of Flexeril abuse include:
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- Elevated heart rate.
- Nausea.
- Excessive drowsiness.
- Dizziness.
- Dry mouth.
- Headaches.
- Confusion.
- Impaired cognitive function.
- Physiological dependence.
The risks of adverse effects from Flexeril abuse are greatly increased when the drug is combined with alcohol, since the mixture intensifies the effects of both substances. While this may make for a stronger high, it also creates more dangerous side effects, including:
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- Increased drowsiness and dizziness.
- Poor motor skills and cognitive function.
- Slowed, labored breathing.
- Memory loss.
- Abnormal behavior.
- Seizures.
- Increased risk of alcohol poisoning or Flexeril overdose.
Flexeril use can become problematic for some people, and there is some evidence that cyclobenzaprine dependence can develop. However, withdrawal symptoms are not as common during Flexeril detox as they are during detox from other drugs of abuse such as opiates, alcohol, and benzodiazepines. That said, some withdrawal symptoms may occur. They are typically more common and intense when Flexeril is used in combination with alcohol or other drugs. A person who abruptly stops using Flexeril may experience symptoms such as:
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- Headaches.
- Nausea.
- General malaise.
- Drug cravings.