Rhabdomyolysis: a manifestation of cyclobenzaprine toxicity |
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Authors: | Shiven B Chabria |
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Affiliation: | (1) Division of Hospital Medicine, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT, USA |
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Abstract: | A case of cyclobenzaprine (flexeril) overdose and the resultant rhabdomyolysis is presented. A review of the range of clinical toxicity, management of overdose is described. The similarity of cyclobenzaprine to the tricyclic antidepressant class is emphasized; this report attempts to disseminate related information on this commonly prescribed centrally acting muscle relaxant. |
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