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Compare Tonmya vs. Flexeril

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  • Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine)
    Cyclobenzaprine
  • Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine)
    Cyclobenzaprine

  • Summary of Tonmya vs. Flexeril

    Summary for Muscle relaxant
    Prescription only

    Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine) is a muscle relaxant for adults with fibromyalgia. It comes as a small tablet that you place under your tongue at bedtime, once each night. Common effects include mouth numbness or tingling, sleepiness, and a strange taste in your mouth. Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine) isn’t a controlled substance.

    Summary for Muscle relaxant
    Prescription only

    Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that helps relieve muscle pain and discomfort. It's often used short term with rest and physical therapy. Immediate-release tablets are for people 15 years and older and are taken a few times a day. Once sold under the brand name Flexeril, the tablets now as a generic and brand name Fexmid. Extended-release capsules are for adults only and are taken once a day. The capsules comes as a generic and brand name Amrix. Cyclobenzaprine can make you sleepy and have dry mouth as side effects.

  • Indications of Tonmya vs. Flexeril

    Indications for
    •Fibromyalgia in adults
    Indications for
    •Muscle discomfort from short-term muscle or bone injury problems

  • Pros and Cons of Tonmya vs. Flexeril

    Pros and Const for Muscle relaxant
    Pros
    •Only taken once nightly
    •Can improve sleep quality while helping with fibromyalgia pain
    •Not a controlled substance
    Cons
    •Mouth numbness or taste changes are common
    •Can interact with many medications
    •Not safe for certain heart conditions
    Pros and Const for Muscle relaxant
    Pros
    •Can take with or without food
    •Available as short-acting and long-acting forms for flexible dosing schedules
    •Can help with recovery from acute painful muscle problems in a few days
    Cons
    •Only meant for short-term use (up to 2 to 3 weeks at a time)
    •Might not be a safe option for older adults
    •Not known to work well for nerve pain or muscle spasms caused by brain or spinal injuries

  • Common Side Effects of Tonmya vs. Flexeril

    Common Side Effects for
    •Numbness in the mouth (23%)
    •Discomfort in the mouth (9%)
    •Abnormal taste (9%)
    •Sleepiness (6%)
    •Tingling in the mouth (6%)
    •Mouth pain (5%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Immediate-release tablets:

    •Drowsiness (39%)
    •Dry mouth (27%)
    •Dizziness (11%)

    Extended-release capsules:

    •Dry mouth (14%)
    •Dizziness (6%)

  • Warnings of Tonmya vs. Flexeril

    Common Side Effects for
    •Harm to unborn babies
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Tricyclic antidepressant‑like side effects
    •Caution use in people with glaucoma or trouble urinating
    •Drowsiness and slowed thinking
    •Mouth side effects
    Common Side Effects for
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Effect on driving and concentration
    •Caution use in people with glaucoma or trouble urinating
    •Caution use in people with liver problems

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