Which is better muscle for muscle spasms,relaxer Baclofen or Flexeril?

Have you been on flexiril for a long period of time? I have read it should not be used for over like 6 mths, I took it for 10 yrs and it seemed to lose it's effectiveness so we switched it up. Baclofen was tried and (granted this was just my reaction) I ended up in the er because after 2 days taking it I was knocked out and would wake and answer that it was 1994, it was scary. After trying many different ones I went back to flexiril, it seems many including myself feel it does the best job fighting off those awful muscle spasms. As long as your reacting fine to it, most docs say to give most meds about a month. If it doesn't help you like the flexiril, tell your doc. I'd also ask why it was changed, they should of went over that with you. All my best to you!

Flexeril is an antispasmodic that works on the brain stem level, where as Baclofen works on the Spinal level. So it depends on what area of the body you are having spasms. Baclofen is largely considered to be more effective for spasms overall.