I've been taking Flexeril daily for several years. I always take one before bed and only take the other two allowed during the day if my fibro and TMJ pain is really bad. It has helped curb my flareups, allows me to get the sleep I need, and is wonderful!
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I was feeling like I lost my mind. I was extreamly forgetful. I felt like I had early onset Altheimers. By the end of the very first week, I was scaring my friend, who is a medical assistent, as she has known me for quite a while and had never heard me repeat things like I was doing, My grand father had altheimers and I was so frightened that is where I was headed at such an early age. I too mys...
My only problem with this medication was i would fall asleep like 5 mintues after taking it and then wake up in the morning refreshed and without pain.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/13/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/10/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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places on my body that wasn't hurting seem to hurting now.
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loverface224 | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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i just started takeing this medcation and so far it has helped me alot i no longer have much pain or stiffness in my neck/shoulder.
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jacx6579 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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meme | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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cant tell if its working 10mg
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FORSAKKENME | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/23/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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Still had terrible pain & lower back.It made me tired & I could sleep a bit but would wake up more stiff than I was when I took it
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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caused severe abdominal pain
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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My doc gave me this medicine because of muscle spasms. The muscle spasms were keeping me up at night. Now I can sleep with no pain in my back! I only take it at night though because it makes me very tired. I fell asleep 30 minutes after taking it.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2008
Condition: Other
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My doctor prescribed flexeril to me due to herniated discs in my lower back as well as lortab for pain....I was only prescribed 5 mg 2x daily of the flexiril but knew the regular dosage was 10mg 3x daily....I doubled up one night after taking the 5 mg for a few weeks with no results and ALL night long I got severe charlie horses in both my calves and was unable to sleep at all!!!!!!
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Lana | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/12/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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I have taken this daily for several years
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bonnieb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/9/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have major spasm's in my upper back from anterior cervical discectomy surgery. Flexeril has worked very well. It has also helped me to sleep.
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carol | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/9/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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this medication works from day 1 and by day 3 you are back to your old self. i highly recommend it.
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shawn | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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spasms went away in a couple days, it made me a little dizzy but very agitated at the slightest thing so much in fact i had to stop taking it .
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1/6/2008
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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Jackiliene | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.7
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kris | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have taken this medication for neck muscle cramping and menstral cramping. It works fine for these symptoms, however it knocks me right out. I have to practically be in bed before taking it or I fall deeply asleep wherever I am. I also feel very disoriented and sleepy for hours after taking a nap with this pill. Hope this helps.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I use this in conjunction with 2 other drugs to help me with cramps during my period and the combo of the 3 is amazing. Sometimes, when the cramping isnt at its worst, I am able to use the flexeril alone and it works just fine.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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It caused short term memory loss and I did not know that I had a heart codition.....and took it for many years ! Be very careful of any kind of palpitations or dizziness.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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I have a lower lumbar strain and am taking flexeril, ultram, and naproxen extended relief. Together these meds really dull the symptoms of severe pain. Only drawback is total insomnia! Even with ambien, no sleep for me. So I have to really make myself lie down and rest my back. Also helped me start gentle stretching exercises.
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