Question

The client is taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms secondary to an injury to the lumbar spine that occurred while lifting a motor at work. the client is being seen for a follow-up visit by the health care provider. the client reports dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. why is the client having these side effects from cyclobenzaprine?

Answer 1

Cyclobenzaprine is a drug that produce an anticholinergic response in the body, which means that is blocks neurotransmitters from the nervous system to prevent things like muscle spasms. but due to the neurotransmitters being blocked, it can cause these kinds of side effects because the brain can no longer control these things.
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