Flexeril and Cephulac drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) and Cephulac (lactulose). Common drug interactions include abnormal behaviour among females and dehydration among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Flexeril and Cephulac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Flexeril?
Flexeril has active ingredients of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 38,308 Flexeril users. Check the latest studies of Flexeril.
What is Cephulac?
Cephulac has active ingredients of lactulose. eHealthMe is studying from 136 Cephulac users. Check the latest studies of Cephulac.
11 people who take Flexeril and Cephulac together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Cephulac, by gender? *:
female:
- Abnormal behaviour
- Balance disorder
- Cardiac disorder
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
- Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Dysarthria (speech disorder)
- Dystonia (abnormal muscle tone)
- Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
- Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle)
male:
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Post procedural haematoma (post procedural clotting of blood)
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Chest pain
- Coagulopathy (blood's ability to clot is impaired)
- Confusional state
- Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
- Death
- Delirium (wild excitement)
- Depression
What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Cephulac, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Abnormal behaviour
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anxiety
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Balance disorder
- Blood glucose increased
- Cardiac disorder
60+:
- Post procedural haematoma (post procedural clotting of blood)
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 27.27%
- Kidney Stones: 2 people, 18.18%
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 18.18%
- High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
- Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 18.18%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 18.18%
- Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 18.18%
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 18.18%
- Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 9.09%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride and lactulose (the active ingredients of Flexeril and Cephulac, respectively), and Flexeril and Cephulac (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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