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Why isn't cyclobenzaprine prescribed for depression ?

Asked: 1 Jul 2017 by CuriousElaine
Updated: 7 July 2017
Topics: depression, cyclobenzaprine, prescription

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masso 2 Jul 2017

Because it is not and AD, Cyclobenzaprine belongs to the drug class of skeletal muscle relaxants.

Cyclobenzaprine is used in the treatment of muscle spasm; sciatica; fibromyalgia; chronic myofascial pain; temporomandibular joint disorder.

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masso 2 Jul 2017

I meant to say it is not "an AD" not and.

CuriousElaine 7 Jul 2017

It's working amazingly good for my anxiety. I was taking it for severe muscle spasm in my leg... It is a bonus to help anxiety !

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