Parafon Forte: Robaxin: Norflex: Robaxacet: Orphenadrine: for back pain and muscle spasms

Norflex
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Flexor, Norflex, Orphenate
USES: This medication is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating or irritation at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a rapid heart rate, fainting, fever, breathing difficulties, skin rash, mental confusion or depression while taking this medication. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney, bladder, heart or liver disease, prostate trouble, glaucoma, ulcers, myasthenia gravis or if you have any allergies epsecially to sulfites. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including propoxyphene pain reliever. Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medication since excessive drowsiness or depression can occur. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
NOTES: This medication is used in addition to rest, physical therapy or other measures prescribed to relieve your condition. Since this medication may make you temporarily feel better, do not try to speed your recovery by exercising or lifting too soon. It may cause further muscle damage. Follow your doctors orders.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.