Cyclobenzaprine and Alcohol: What to Know Before Combining Them

Cyclobenzaprine and Alcohol: What to Know Before Combining Them

Combining cyclobenzaprine and alcohol can cause many adverse side effects, including fatal overdose. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) accounted for 11,000 of the 52,000 emergency room admissions involving muscle relaxants in 2011, and 18% of those who came in were taking the drug with alcohol. Find out about the hazards of mixing alcohol and (Cyclobenzaprine) Flexeril, a CNS…