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How Long After Taking Flexeril Could I Safely Take Klonopin For Anxiety?
Question: How long after 5mg of Flexeril could I safely take Klonopin for anxiety .5 mg?
Brief Answer:
Please, provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I would like to ask few more details.
Are asking about the interval of these two medications while taking Flexeril 5 mg and Klonopin 0.5 mg together? Or do you want to know how long to wait after stopping Flexeril 5 mg and starting Klonopin 0.5 mg?
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) and Klonopin (clonazepam) can be taken together but it may suppress nervous system functioning and cause drowsiness, confusion and impaired judgment.
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further.
Thank you.
Please, provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I would like to ask few more details.
Are asking about the interval of these two medications while taking Flexeril 5 mg and Klonopin 0.5 mg together? Or do you want to know how long to wait after stopping Flexeril 5 mg and starting Klonopin 0.5 mg?
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) and Klonopin (clonazepam) can be taken together but it may suppress nervous system functioning and cause drowsiness, confusion and impaired judgment.
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
After the last flexeril of 5mg when is it ok to take .5mg of klonapine? And also if i was to take a flexeril again what would be the safe amount of time before the klonapine? I know using them together is not advisable. They are both prescribed but will not take together just want to do things the safest way or at least be mild on side effects. Thank you Dr!
Brief Answer:
It is safe to start taking klonopin after 24 hrs the last dose of Flexeril
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the clarification.
Flexeril has a half life (the time half of the dose to be cleared from the blood) of about 8 to 37 hours. It means after taking the last dose it takes about 1 to 4 days to clear the drug from the body. therefore, after the last dose of Flexeril (5 mg) it is safe to start taking klonopin (clonazepam) after 24 hours.
If flexeril is taken after klonopin, the safest way is to take flexeril after 48 hours the last dose of klonopin. Klonopin has longer half life- about 30-40 hours.
I hope I have answered your question. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know.
Thank you.
It is safe to start taking klonopin after 24 hrs the last dose of Flexeril
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the clarification.
Flexeril has a half life (the time half of the dose to be cleared from the blood) of about 8 to 37 hours. It means after taking the last dose it takes about 1 to 4 days to clear the drug from the body. therefore, after the last dose of Flexeril (5 mg) it is safe to start taking klonopin (clonazepam) after 24 hours.
If flexeril is taken after klonopin, the safest way is to take flexeril after 48 hours the last dose of klonopin. Klonopin has longer half life- about 30-40 hours.
I hope I have answered your question. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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