Rhabdomyolysis: a manifestation of cyclobenzaprine toxicity

J Occup Med Toxicol. 2006 Jul 17:1:16. doi: 10.1186/1745-6673-1-16.

Abstract

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.