patient is a severe grinder and will be getting a night guard - would like to place her on a muscle relaxer. my go-to is cyclobenzaprine, but want to avoid/minimize risk of seizure.
What safe alternatives to cyclobenzaprine are available (muscle relaxer) for patients on bupropion?
Question posted by drpitarra on 1 May 2023
Last updated on 1 May 2023 by masso
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masso
1 May 2023
Yes, Bupropion and Cyclobenzaprine do have a potential major interaction, as you mention with possible seizures.
Perhaps the use of Tizanidine may be a safer choice as it does not interact with bupropion.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=440-0,2205-0
Tizanidine brand name Zanaflex belongs to the drug class of skeletal muscle relaxants.
I am not a Dr. and I would certainly propose you run the information I have provided with a medical professional first.
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