Rhabdomyolysis: a manifestation of cyclobenzaprine toxicity.
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.
Chabria
Shiven B
SB
Division of Hospital Medicine, Dept, of Internal Medicine, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT, USA. shivenchabria@yahoo.com