Does Alcohol Interact With Cyclobenzaprine?

Posted on Fri, 15 Apr 2016

Question: I was traveling in from vacation this morning and I had four alcoholic drinks. My last drink was 12,noon. Has enough time passed in order for me to safely take my cyclobenzaprin 10 mg?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Safe after 4 pm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The interaction between alcohol and Cyclobenzaprine is that the sedative effect of both add up and there is the risk of over sedation. The elimination half life of alcohol is usually 1 drink per hour. So if you don't feel inebriated and sufficient time has passed, then you can safely have your medicine.
Take care,

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