Tonmya
(cyclobenzaprine)
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Summary for Tonmya
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.
Indications for Tonmya
- Fibromyalgia in adults
Pros and Cons for Tonmya
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
Common Side Effects for Tonmya
- Numbness in the mouth (23%)
- Discomfort in the mouth (9%)
- Abnormal taste (9%)
- Sleepiness (6%)
- Tingling in the mouth (6%)
- Mouth pain (5%)
Warnings for Tonmya
- 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
Summary for Flexeril
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 for Flexeril
- Muscle discomfort from short-term muscle or bone injury problems
Pros and Cons for Flexeril
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 for Flexeril
Warnings for Flexeril
- 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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