Cyclobenzaprine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Rav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

For Sciatica "I just took my first 10 mg cyclobenzaprine tablet. For sciatica that’s causing severe muscle cramping in my left butt cheek, hamstring muscle, and calf. I’m okay if I’m laying or sitting a certain way, but the minute I stand/walk, it’s agony. I'm at a point that I’d take drowsy anyway just to get rid of this pain!"

• Man...
• May 3, 2021

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis (L3-4 & L4-5) 30 years ago in my 20s. Pain was so bad I would not be able to stand, and I would drop to the floor. I had frequent pain with 5-6 extreme episodes of my back severely 'going out' for days in the next 20 years and was eventually given Flexeril. A physical therapist taught me to stretch my hamstrings and glutes when tight, as they are connected to and pull on my lower back muscles, which in turn pulls and pinches nerves in my L-vertebrae. I can usually avoid my back 'going out' by stretching + OTC pain relief, but I take 1 Flexeril at night for a day or 2 if really bad, and it relaxes my muscles enough to unpinch the nerves and relieve the severe pain. Because of my condition, I still have low back pain after vacuuming, gardening, hiking long distances, etc., but my back hasn't 'gone out' in 10 years. I do wake up groggy in the morning after taking Flexeril, so if I have to go to work the next day, I may only take half a pill."

• hur...
• December 20, 2011

Cyclobenzaprine for Fibromyalgia "I took this and I found rest. True rest. I have been given so many scripts, none did anything for the tight muscle pain, or the seizing of my muscles, which I thought was it for me forever. I have been given extended-release medicines for sleep, and nothing. It took a while for me to realize I was not sleeping at night because of my muscles not relaxing. I took this at 8 pm last night, and fell asleep. I woke up at like 12:45. My habit from long-term spasms... but then I went right back to bed. Then I woke up (I swear it was just because of habit again) at 3:45, I fell right back asleep. I finally woke up at 5:50 am for good. I could not tell you the last time I slept all night, and 6 in the morning is the latest I have slept in years. I have tried all types of medicines."

• bam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I have had severe lower back pain and back spasms for a few days and was given this Flexeril as well as told to take Advil and Tylenol. Must say it does work best with the Tylenol. Took my spasms away, and I was able to catch a break from the pain."

• Opt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2013

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I was on Soma, but the VA took it away due to addictive possibilities. I didn't experience any withdrawals. In any case, I was prescribed Flexeril, and it was okay except for the side effects. I had severe difficulty urinating, once I started, it would just dribble out. I'm trying Robaxin next. I will update on how it works for me."

• Bob...
• September 16, 2017

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I was prescribed this drug for help with muscle spasms resulting from a problem in my neck. The associated pain was extreme and occasionally paralyzing. Combined with naproxen, it was effective at reducing the pain and allowing me to sleep. In 6 months, I have used precisely twelve 10mg doses out of a prescription of 30. Two initially to help control the spasms, with occasional maintenance doses when I felt that a problem was imminent. I will not take this during the day because it promotes sleep and would affect my ability to drive. The only other side effect is a loose stool the following day, but it is mild."

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2009

Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica "My GP suggested I try Amrix after I had a flare-up of severe sciatica along with related lumbar pain. A year ago I was diagnosed with a desiccated disc at L5-S1. I first had only localized pain in the lower back, however, after several months, I began to experience intense sciatic pain. At that time, I underwent 3 epidural steroid injections, which cleared most of the pain for approximately 1 year. This recurrence was extremely intense, I was barely able to walk. I began to overcompensate while walking, causing severe muscle spasms. On a scale of pain 0 to 10, I was at 9 for about 4 days. I took 1 Amrix at bedtime for 10 days. My pain went from 9 to 7 to 4 to 3 in just 3 days. By day 7, I had no sciatic pain at all. Truly amazing."

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2024

For Back Pain "Years ago, being a sign-man, standing around doing road work, it ended up hurting people's backs. A lot of people I knew were taking cyclobenzaprine. One day my back was killing me, and against my better judgment I took a 10mg tablet. It was given to me. Wow, my back stopped hurting and I lay down in what should be an uncomfortable position, but I felt nothing. I was dizzy from 10mg, that lasted until the next day. I saw how powerful it was. Only take when and as prescribed! I exercised and changed some habits. NSAIDs don't work for me, but I don't need Cyclobenzaprine. On a side note, years later, someone I knew broke their back. They were given many medications. They said Cyclobenzaprine helped with the pain the most, more than opiates or NSAIDs. It serves a very good purpose when used correctly. It was a real lifesaver for my friend with the broken back. (Car accident)"

• Jon...
• October 27, 2015

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "Don't take this. Don't even think about it. Play around with Tylenol and Advil. This medicine's side effects to me: shortness of breath, fatigue, stomach pains-sharp pains, unable to sleep. I am drinking as much water as I can to take it out of my system, but I'm on the verge of an emergency room visit. Have in mind this is my first time. Sunday evening. 1 10 mg pill. That was all it took. Be careful. Extremely careful."

• No ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2018

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I injured my back and was barely able to move without pain, even laying still gave me severe pain. Flexeril helped the pain, but the mental side effects were awful! I was not on tramadol due to being allergic to it, so that can't be the culprit. My husband and I found that it made me really mean and nasty. On top of that, I was having very depressive, borderline suicidal thoughts! I even did an experiment where I swore to my husband that I had quit taking it, and after about 2-3 weeks, I took one tablet at bedtime. The next day, I was downright nasty and depressed again. Don't take this drug if you can help it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2019

For Migraine "I have dealt with chronic migraines and back pain since my early teens. I've been experiencing some awful muscle/joint pain, tension headaches/migraines, and sciatica for weeks now. I saw my doctor today, and she prescribed me Flexeril for the muscle/joint pains. I had a migraine this morning. I took some Excedrin, and it made it a little bearable, but it was there all day until now... Oh my God, the Flexeril has worked. I've taken multiple migraine meds, both over the counter and prescription, and NOTHING has ever worked this fast. I'm legit amazed at how much better I feel already. She didn't prescribe it for the migraines, but I may see if she will. I hate meds usually, but this really works!"

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2010

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 cannot take it during the day as I would not be able to function without falling asleep, that is the only bad thing. Sometimes only 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."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2010

Cyclobenzaprine for Fibromyalgia "I was given this medication for fibromyalgia. Now at 21 years of age, I am having heart problems. The first medication they took me off of after the heart problems surfaced was Amrix. Upon further research and communication with Amrix representatives, I found that this medication is not supposed to be used for a period of over 3 weeks. Something my doctors obviously were unaware of. Just letting everyone out there know in case they find themselves in a similar situation."

• Unr...
• November 16, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "Had fibromyalgia for over 10 years, very unrestful sleep. 2.5-5.0 mg of cyclobenzaprine at night changed everything. I'm now able to get into deep sleep and stay there for 8 hours. Makes a world of difference in the pain and depression. Restful sleep is key to many disorders."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2017

For Sciatica "After more than a month of sciatica pain and chiropractic treatment, I woke one morning and could not get out of bed. Called 911 and was taken to the hospital in a wheelchair. Within 30 minutes of taking cyclobenzaprine, I was able to walk out of the hospital. That was 8 years ago. I have not had problems since and have not needed to purchase any more medicine than the initial prescription."

• psy...
• 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 5 mg 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!"

• 27b...
• March 30, 2008

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I take Flexeril with Ultram, and it does wonders for me. I'm 27 and have a very bad back and neck. I take them in the mornings to keep the pain away while staying active. The only problem I have with Flexeril is that my heart likes to race every once in a while, and if I take it and don't do anything, I fall asleep."

• Bee...
• August 14, 2010

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 9:00 pm 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."

• TMJ...
• February 13, 2011

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."

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

For Migraine "This cyclobenzaprine is the only thing that helps my headaches. I have the 10 mg 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 unfilter 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 me out more than 1 whole day."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2013

For Muscle Spasm "I have taken this a few times for muscle spasms due to whiplash and other injuries over the years. I am currently prescribed it once more for a pulled gluteal muscle, but this time I am only on 5 mg once a day at night for two weeks. 10 mg simply knocks me out and leaves me feeling completely hungover and drained the next day. I gave it a 9 because sometimes it wakes me up with horrid dry mouth and it takes me a little longer to fully wake up in the morning."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2012

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, it didn't make me sleepy, but the next morning, it was near impossible to wake up. It was that terrible 'hangover' feeling. It was the worst I've ever felt. I could hardly make myself wake up to get dressed and use the restroom. I lay around until almost 4 pm 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 aftereffect."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2009

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."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2011

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 it's 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 10 mg 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 workday 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 from person to person."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2010

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 10 mg of Flexeril along with 500 mg 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" and 230 lbs!"