Cyclobenzaprine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Baile...
• January 16, 2017

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Sciatica "I have been taking this medicine for almost year and half, it has caused me to have tremors uncontrollable, muscle spasms in my shoulders making them rise up, have had mental challenges thinking this could be neuroligical disease. I only took it at night as soon as it wore off all the nerves took off worst then when I wasn't on it. I stopped the medicine and my body took 3 days to go back to normal.. I made appointment with chiropractor 3 weeks later and he could see the difference. The doctors don't always tell you the information you need. I been in 3 car wreaks with in 1 1/2 years and none of the doctors cought what this medicine was doing to me. I was suffering in alot of pain, all I could say is I'm better without Flexeril...."

• psymo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I have many debilitating conditions and have tried almost everything. My sensitive stomach only tolerates certain meds, such as Tramadol and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). I take 5mg early evening, sleep better than I have in years, and wake up the next day feeling better than I did before taking it. It's so nice to finally have some days where I do not wake up in debilitating pain, after a night of tossing and turning! I do not notice any side effects except for constipation, but I have IBS-C anyway so it's nothing new to me. If you have a lot of fibromyalgic or rheumatic pain, this is definitely worth a try. A little pill that does a lot!"

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2010

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder "This medicine helps ease the pain, discomfort of temporomandibular Joint Disorder associated with these symptoms for me. Tightness in jaw and neck, pain in jaw and neck down to shoulder. Also helps with other symptoms for me that seem to be like fibromyalgia symptoms. I give this medicine a high score. I have no side effects, except that it makes me very sleepy. I take this medicine at night before bed as it knocks me out about 1.5 hours after taking it. I can not take it during the day as I would not be able to function without falling asleep, that is the only bad thing. Sometime only a half of the pill is needed and for others the whole pill. I stay sleeping all night long without any interruptions of discomfort or pain."

• TMJ...
• February 13, 2011

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder "After struggling with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder for years, seeing so many dentists and doctors, I have finally gotten it under control with Flexeril. My doctor finally diagnosed it as muscle spasms and tension from my anxiety disorder. I take Buspar also, and the combination has been a miracle cure for me. I no longer need pain medicines stronger than OTC. I feel so much better."

• Shima
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2017

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "My mom who is 92 and has dementia was prescribed Flexerol along with Tramadol for muscle pain. After 4 days of taking them, she woke up this morning totally confused and hallucinating. She had no idea where she was and in tears. This forgetfulness was not her normal. The doctor prescribed Tramadol to be taken twice a day and the Flexerol 3 times. The 1st day she slept all day and early evening sat with her head in her hand and when I'd ask how she was feeling she looked at me dazed and say great and then her head would drop back into her hand. Next day I reduced the meds to once a day. She was still sleeping a lot, but this morning she was very confused and dazed! She is done with both meds. Dementia and these meds are NOT good!!!"

• Being...
• May 2, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "I have been taking Cyclobenzaprine for over 30 years (when I need it -not often) I have great results. I can't figure out why Doctors prescibe Pain Medication 3 times a day. Many people can't function on that much dose Tramadol, Hydrocodone. Many Pain Medications can work well once or twice a day. I wish Doctors would prescribe pain medictions once or twice a day then increase it if necessary. I never take Pain Medicine more then once a day and only in severe pain for short times, If you feel drugged up on your pain medications try cutting it down and see if it still works (But always Contact your Doctor first before changing anything with your pain medications or any medications your Doctor prescribes). I hope Everybody likes My Comment."

• BeeGees
• August 14, 2010

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I took Flexeril because I had been feeling intense back muscle pain. I was told that it would make me sleepy and feel relaxed. I took it at 9:00pm thinking it was going to kick in quickly! I was wrong, 15 minutes later nothing! So I made dinner went online, then out of nowhere my neck felt heavy like I couldn't hold my head up and I stumbled to my bed. I saw the clock and it showed 11:00ish. I slept like a baby! Woke up feeling great the next day well rested and my back felt better."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2011

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I have severe neck pain and muscle knots in my neck. I've been told by my doctor these knots are essentially small bone spurs that protrude into the muscle tissue which causes spasms. This is particularly bad when its damp or rainy. I was prescribed 10 mg of Flexeril. Overall, I'd say it works great with very few side effects. The only issue is some days 10mg doesn't seem to help very much. I have taken up to 15 mg (one-and-a-half) when the pain or knots are really bad. At the 10 mg dose I do NOT have any problems with being sleepy and take it during the work day all the time with no sleepiness. If I take it with a pain medicine it will make me drowsy. The sleepiness side effect seems to vary person to person."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2012

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I took this when I pulled a muscle in my back and could no longer pick up my infant daughter. I took it in the middle of the day and it helped with the pain. Initially didn't make me sleepy but the next morning it was near impossible to wake up. It was that terrible "hang-over" feeling. It was the worst I've ever felt. I could hardly make myself wake up to get dressed and use the restroom. I laid around until almost 4pm the next day just because of pure lack of energy. Luckily I was only prescribed it for a week or so otherwise I'm sure I would have quit taking it because of the drowsiness after effect."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 19, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "I was prescribed this medication 9 months ago for muscle spasms I noticed it lowered my blood pressure. Recently I was given anti biotic for an abscessed tooth and I had a strong reaction to them they made me feel very anxious. I took my cyclobenzaprine with them 2x a day as prescribed ( usually I only take 1 at night) after 10 days when I was done the antibiotic round I stopped taking them and have been in heavy withdrawal ever since. It's a nightmare and at first I didn't even understand why I felt so badly. Went to the ER with blood pressure of 165/110. Plz be aware this is an addictive drug and everyone s body will respond differently. This is my 3rd day off and I'm still experiencing severe insomnia high blood pressure and extreme discomfort. Wish I had known thanks Good luck."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "I was prescribe this med. for neck pain and muscle spasms. I don’t use it that often; and only for a few days, but, when I need to reduce neck pain immediately, it is awesome. It can make you feel disconnected if your dose is too high. I split my 10 mg tablet into quarters and that will do the trick.I will take before bed if the pain is so extreme that nothing else will work. Within 30 min, I am sleeping and have absolutely no pain throughout the night and next day. Experiment with the dosage, I am over 200 pounds and 2.5 mg is plenty for me. It is very powerful, 10 mg will put me out for 15 hours and the residual effects at this high dose is not good. Lower the dose, and you will see that this is a miracle drug."

• India...
• January 2, 2014

For Migraine "I had a terrible migraine and took 1/2 of a 5mg. It worked great. Yes, it knocked me out for about 12hrs but that was a small price to pay in order to get rid of the pain. It just works different for people. My boyfriend takes a 10mg for back spasms and he can barely tell he took one. He is a little under 200 lbs and I'm about 140lbs. I do not take this medication on a regular basis. Maybe twice a month if that."

• NickN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2019

For Migraine "This cyclobenzaprine is the only thing that helps my headaches, I have the 10mg tablets and I was told to take a dose of ½ to 1 pill 3x a day as needed. If I take it before bed I sleep like the dead and wake up groggy. I stay groggy all day. It seems to un filter my mouth and I tend to be grouchier than usual. Now that I've been on it for a few weeks that has calmed down, somewhat. The dry mouth is the WORST of any medication I've had. One pill can dry mr out more than 1 whole day."

• Sophia...
• November 3, 2017

For Temporomandibular Joint Disorder "It has helped me so much. I wake up with locked jaw and the nightguard doesn't do anything for me. It does make me sleepy, so I usually only take one at night when my jaw starts to hurt. Usually after 3 nights of takings it my pain and the lock jaw goes away for months .. no side effects. My TMJ is horrible this has been the only relief I've had."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2009

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Sciatica "I suffered horribly from sciatica. Flexeril helps loosen my leg and back. It helps with muscle spasms. I can tell before my leg is ready to lock up. I take Flexeril and in 20 minutes, it loosens up. With a combination of medicines and stretching, I am recovering."

• Clw
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 14, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "This stuff doesn't work for me, it just doesn't. I've had joint disease in my neck since I was 18. I'm always locking up. Flexeril just doesn't work for me. It never really has. It used to make me sleepy, But now it doesn't even do that. I get such bad spasms, the only relief I've ever gotten was the 1 month in my life my doctor prescribed me Soma. That was after I had surgery. Soma worked so much better than anything else I had ever tried. It felt amazing to move my body freely again. I just used it at night I would stretch and go to bed. After a month my doctor said he wouldn't prescribe it to me anymore and went back to flexaril. It obviously didn't work and I'm locked up again with no relief in sight. I just wish something worked. I feel hopeless."

• LITTL...
• January 7, 2010

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I have taken Flexeril for over 6 years on and off. Using Flexeril for chronic pain due to a fall and a spinal birth abnormality. I cannot take most pain pills. I'm allergic to aspirin. I find that when the pain is so bad that I cannot sleep, Flexeril allows me a good night sleep, in turn I am less agitated. Making me better able to cope with the pain on my own. It has been a life saver for me."

• Did...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2023

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I was prescribed Flexeril 10mg to take as needed for muscle spasms in my neck. They have been a saving grace when I can't get my spasms to calm down; however, the dry mouth that they cause the next day is UNREAL. I suffer through the dry mouth because I need the pain relief, but the next day I look like a damn dog with peanut butter stuck in its mouth. If you are prescribed this, go out and get some sugar-free candy or gum because water doesn't do anything to help."

• krysb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2017

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I've tried Flexeril twice in my life, once at least 6 years ago, and the last time was in December. I'd been on Carisoprodol (generic Soma) long term (about 20 years with only about a 9 month break). December 2016 my Pain Management do and practice decided to completely stop writing Carisoprodol/Soma prescriptions for all patients. The excuse was that studies have determined that Carisoprodol/Soma only work to relieve musculoskeletal pain for up to 21 days and then have zero effect on pain. After I picked up my Flexeril, I found out that it is not recommended for long term use either, as a matter of fact, it's recommended to not be used for more than 14 days before it becomes inneffective. But Flexeril didn't even touch me."

• OkayG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2019

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I have severe back spasms in my lower and mid back sections. This medication works, however I feel like a complete zombie when I wake up, I'm super tired for another day or two after a 15 milligram dose. Dry mouth is a huge factor for me, but staying hydrated is a great way to keep dry mouth at bay."

• Mckme
• November 10, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I have always experienced a "bruising" type sensation when the least amount of pressure is applied to my fleshy areas, especially my legs and arms. I wrote this off as "just weird me". Additionally - I am extremely and overly TACTILE! One tiny invisible seam on the neck of a clothing tag can completely THROW ME OVER THE EDGE until it's cut out, ripped out or simply trashed! Same with sock seams...SOMETIMES EVERY INCH OF MY SKIN FELT BRUISED (which was not uncommon)- I did a simple Google search & FIBROMYALGIA popped up! Every symptom: incl. traumatic childhood causing dopamine receptors to "warp"- WAS ME..My psych put me on CYCLOBENZAPRINE 10mg up to 2x day. I take 1 at bedtime & I am FINALLY ABLE TO SLEEP!!!"

• Speced
• July 6, 2019

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "Woke up totally drowsy. Too strong for me. I will not be taking it again. Called pharmacy and they said it hits some people this hard. Others can handle it. It takes up to 20 hrs to leave your system. Drowsiness May go on a second day. Sleep it off. Don’t drive !"

• Loving...
• June 15, 2011

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "I am a 39 year old Male and injured my back and neck about 7 years ago in a terrible car accident. I have had a Spinal Fusion C5, C6, C7 and a Vertebralplasty T10, T11 and tried everything under the sun including Opiates for the pain. For the last year I have been managing my pain and muscle spasms with Flexiril once daily and Massage Therapy. The combination has been a life saver for me literally. My life has completely changed and I am now active and enjoying life again. I suggest you try Flexeril daily and get massage 2 to 4 times per month. "

• Alask...
• February 29, 2016

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Muscle Spasm "Took two ten mg tablets then tried to sleep. Couldn't sleep because of legs and upper back spasming the same or worse and then . Fell asleep three times for thirty minutes to an hour each time only to wake up because of spasming and then discovering I had pooed myself a little each time. It gave me horrible diarrhea. I would rather be knocked out with a few firm punches to the face than to try this stuff again. I'm fairly certain it not only didn't help, but it made everything worse."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2010

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for Migraine "I was first prescribed Flexeril in 1994 and have been in love with it ever since. I suffer from recurring migraines and bad sinus headaches. My doctor at the time tried many different remedies, but the combination of 10mg of Flexeril along with 500mg of Naproxen has been a "100%" effective result since I first took it. I only take it when I am at home though because the Flexeril makes me very sleepy. FYI: body size doesn't matter to this little pill as I'm 6'4", 230lbs!"