I have been using Flexeril on and off for the last 15 years following a serious head on auto accident some 35 years ago. It is designed to provide relief from muscle cramping. In my system it has a 12 hour half life, meaning it decreases its effectiveness by 1/2 in 12 hours. Other people get an 8 hour half life from it. It lists its first side effect as drowsiness and I would have to agree. I...
Do not take this med. OMG. I just researched this after taking for a diagnosis of sciatica (which I never do, I usually do extensive research). READ the side effects people. I have had horrible constipation for weeks (just figured it out after reading side effects). I am 124 lbs, size 4-6, the distension (sp?) is like I'm 4 months pregnant, the excruciating lower back pain due to the constitpati...
debbiesbo-bo | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/8/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Take this for fibromialiga, seems to work pretty well, I've been on it for about 2 years.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/4/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.3
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Back pain and numbness in leg due to injury at work. this med makes you feel high. I dont like that but it does help to sleep and eleviated alot of the pain
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication worked great for me to sleep with a soar back
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shebster | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/28/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.7
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I was taking this with a pain killer. It only helped one of my problem areas.
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tiki | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.3
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Severe lower back pain. Relief noted in conjunction with a painkiller. My range of motion has improved, but not as effective as I would have hoped, considering my level of pain. On the plus side, very inexpensive.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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After wasting lots of money and time on chiropractors, my dr. prescribed cyclobenzaprine for my stiff arthritic neck and muscle spasms. Amazing relief with only 1/2 of a 10 mg pill each night for a few days. And it is relatively inexpensive.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 2.3
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it doesn't work without a pain reliever and barely works if you have pain reliever
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paul | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 4.7
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prescribed flexiril and naproxin. Also have electric stimulation to affected muscles. Area treated: neck and shoulder area. My muscles tighten in this area and won't release. This treatment helps me,.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous |
12/12/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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relieved back spasms but after a couple days, it didnt seem to really effect me when I took it.
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Anonymous |
12/7/2007
Condition: Other
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Was prescribed this for lower back pain. Didn't help at all, just made me sleep a lot.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/7/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.0
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Still experiencing major pains throughout upper torso.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Kenneth | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/20/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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captcko | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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df | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.0
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relieved back spasms
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carmenluciam | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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I don't have pain anymore!!!No side effects and I sleep like a baby...and wake up without pain in my body..
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tracie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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