What are the effets of the combination of oxycodone,naproxen and cyclobenzaprine?

The cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer, naproxen is an anti-inflammatory, and oxycodone is a strong narcotic pain reliever. I can see the muscle relaxer and naproxen being prescribed for a few days, along with ice and rest, but the oxycodone is overkill. It doesn't sound like your doctor was very interested in doing more than a quick fix. On the other hand, a majority of people coming in for back pain do resolve that pain fairly quickly with a short period of rest with ice and an anti inflammatory medication, such as the Naproxen. If your pain has not resolved in a few days you may greatly benefit from physical therapy to slowly stretch the strained muscles and teach you exercises you can do at home to build up strength in and around that area, so you won't injure it again. I would stay away from the oxycodone unless your pain is unbearable - too many people have become addicted after just being on this type of medication for a short time.

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They never knew they the had the propensity towards addiction. You don't want to take that chance, so stay away. Do go back to your doctor if your pain doesn't resolve in a few days and insist that he prescribe physical therapy. It doesn't have to be for long to be effective - a few visits teaching you exercises that you can do at home can do wonders. Best wishes -

Eliza jane gave you great advice! Dont discount the power of using ice. Back pain, especially in someone as young as you, is usually caused by either inflammation or muscle spasm from overuse or strain. Using ice packs to the area for 15-20 minutes at a time several times a day will help the inflammation. Be sure you cover the ice pack with a towel before applying it to the skin as ice can burn if applied directly. You can take the Naproxen as directed. Be sure to always take with food because it is hard on the stomach especially if your stomach is empty. The cyclobenzeprine can be taken at bedtime as it will make you feel very sleepy. Save the oxycodone for times of severe pain as EJ said, it can become addictive and that can sneak up on you before you know it. As she said too, if your pain is not better in a couple of weeks, see if the Dr will prescribe physical therapy for stretching.

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You can go online to some of the sites like Web MD and they have some easy exercises to do for back pain like pelvic tilts and the like. Dont discount the power of exercising either. Most back pain will resolve itself in a few weeks. If your doesnt resolve in a few weeks of ice and anti-inflammatories you may need further testing. If you start having difficulty like trouble holding your bowels or bladder, experience progressive weakness in the legs, or if you have numbness in the saddle area, you should seek treatment immediately. Feel better soon! Back pain stinks! I've been dealing with chronic back pain since 2004 so I truly understand and I wouldnt wish it on anyone.