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| Inhibits spinal reflexes; structural analog of GABA |
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| Use caution in renal impairment or seizure disorders |
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| Prodrug of meprobamate, low doses may be just as effective as high doses; potential for abuse |
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| use caution in renal or liver impairment |
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| Withdrawal syndrome of baclofen and cansoprodol |
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| hallucinations, psychosis, seizures |
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| Can cause hypomania at high doses and dizziness (as well as withdrawal syndrome) |
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| acts in the brain and CNS to influence gamma and alpha motor systems by reducing tonic motor activity |
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| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) |
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| structurally related to amitriptyline, greatest evidence for efficacy; low dose maybe just as effective; can cause dry mouth and drowsiness |
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| neuronal inhibition via GABA receptors |
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| Can cause urine discoloration (brown, green); less sedation |
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| can cause paradoxical muscle cramps, mild withdrawal symptoms |
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| less sedating, contraindicated in serious liver or renal impairment; the most expensive |
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