Norflex

Norflex is a muscle relaxer.

Norflex is used along with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions like pain or injury.

Norflex may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take Norflex in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Norflex may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Norflex is usually taken 2 times per day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

Norflex is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures.

Store Norflex at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Norflex is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

You should not take Norflex if you have issues with urination, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, a stomach ulcer or blockage in your digestive tract, difficulty swallowing, or myasthenia gravis.

You should not use Norflex if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• urination problems;
• an enlarged prostate;
• glaucoma;
• a stomach ulcer;
• a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
• trouble swallowing; or
• myasthenia gravis.

To make sure Norflex is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease;
• a heart rhythm disorder;
• coronary artery disease; or
• if you also use a narcotic (opioid) medication.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether orphenadrine passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Norflex is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Norflex may cause serious side effects. Stop using Norflex and call your doctor right away if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, like you might faint;
• painful or difficult urination;
• little or no urination;
• confusion, anxiety, agitation, tremors, hallucinations; or
• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.

Common side effects of Norflex may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
• nausea, vomiting;
• dry mouth; or
• constipation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Norflex may affect your thinking or reactions. Be cautious if you drive or do anything that needs you to be alert.

Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur.

Taking Norflex with other medications that cause drowsiness or slow down your breathing can lead to serious side effects or even death. Consult your doctor before using a sleeping pill, narcotic pain reliever, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medications for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Other medications may interact with orphenadrine, including both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform all of your healthcare providers about all the medicines you are currently taking and any medicine you begin or stop using.