Flexeril for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• Vic...
• May 6, 2010

"I use Flexeril for muscle spasms that I have in my left arm and shoulder. One of the side effects of this medication is that it causes severe drowsiness. Once I take the medication, I must go to bed immediately. I am able to sleep through the night where before the spasms would wake me throughout the night. When I first began to take the medication, I found that I was very tired when I awoke in the morning. To combat this, I go to bed about two hours earlier. This is appearing to work out well. Now I awake rested and free of tightness, aches, and pains."

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2008

"I have been in hospital for 3 weeks now. It started out as obstructive jaundice, which they put in a stent and started me on Vicodin. The Vicodin worked great for my abdominal pain, but did nothing for the spasms I started getting in my back after being in the hospital bed for over 2 weeks. Finally, after 2 days of intensely painful and nearly uncontrollable back spasms, they put me on Flexeril. I'm finally able to move around and breathe normally without triggering more spasms. Thank God for Flexeril. The pain is nearly gone. It didn't shut it out entirely, but it made it bearable enough that I'm finally able to move, instead of having to stay perfectly still and take shallow breaths to avoid triggering another one."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2016

"I had a breast augmentation and was required to take 10 mg 3x a day for the first few days after surgery. Never felt any pain. On my bottle, it warns of extreme drowsiness - don't know why this is such a shock to some. I ended up only taking 6 total and have some left over. It's been 3 years since my surgery, but I'm so glad I have some on hand, as I threw out my shoulder. Yes, it will either knock you out, or keep you up. You'll feel hungover either way. But it does what it's supposed to do; if you're in enough pain, it's worth the relief."

• Man...
• May 3, 2021

"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."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

"I've been having bad headaches thought to be from a spasming muscle and a pinched nerve in my neck. ER doc gave me this to see if it helps. It took 7 hours before I felt any effect at all, and then I ended up having a bad reaction to it. Gave me heart palpitations and restless legs. I also think it made me stop breathing for a few seconds at a time. I was lying there trying to sleep (because this stuff knocked me for a loop), but I couldn't because I kept feeling like I couldn't breathe. But I was too out of it to understand why. I only knew that my breath would stop for a few seconds, and then I'd come fully awake gasping for breath. Luckily, when the medication wore off a few hours later, all these effects went with it, but I won't be taking it again."

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

"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."

• Bob...
• September 16, 2017

"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."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2025

"For context, I had an issue with my hip for about 2 months that was diagnosed as SI joint inflammation; I also have several chronic conditions. I was prescribed a Medrol dose pack and 5 mg Flexeril three times daily as needed for muscle spasms. Because of what I do for work, I have only been taking it before bed. The cyclobenzaprine makes me mildly tired, blocks most of the pain signals, and I wake feeling energized with a little bit of dry mouth. The troubling side effect is the weird dreams. They are mundane in nature but take weird and violent turns. In one dream, I was at work and was almost killed by a new coworker who turned out to be a serial killer; in another dream, I had bought a house and was moving things in, but now had to take care of some $8k marine fish that was left behind; and in another, I was in a panicked frenzy looking for my socks so I could go home. I don't mind the dreams once I wake up and realize they are dreams; it's just a little jarring in the moment."

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

"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."

• Jon...
• October 27, 2015

"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

"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."

• 27b...
• March 30, 2008

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2012

"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
• December 22, 2011

"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."

• pin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 30, 2019

"Flexeril does not seem to have any type of effects on my fibromyalgia. I take 2 of these 10 mg and still do not feel anything. I would like stronger medication, but since the opioid crackdown, it's impossible for me to get anything stronger than this."

• Dee...
• June 6, 2018

"I was prescribed Flexeril 5 mg every 4-6 hours after having back surgery on my L5S1. It was prescribed along with hydrocodone. Absolutely no issues with it while I took it every day for a week. Now I only use it as needed for my back. I have had no hallucinations or foggy brain with it. I'll usually take it before bed if my back muscles are tense. It does what it is supposed to do and helps relax my muscles enough to go to sleep. This medication is not supposed to be used long term, every single day. I only use it once or twice every few months. It's also helpful to do some stretches with it to help loosen those strained muscles. It is also not supposed to be taken with Tramadol. If you're taking Tramadol with it, please stop. That is what is causing your hallucinations. Look up Tramadol, the reviews are awful. I was prescribed Tramadol a few months before my back surgery, and it did nothing for my pain. Tramadol is known to make people 'crazy'."

• sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2014

"I thought this was helping my back and sciatica. Today was my 4th day taking it, and I have stomach pain so bad I am contemplating going to the emergency room. I can't keep any food down at all either. This is worse than the back/leg pain."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2017

"My mom, who is 92 and has dementia, was prescribed Flexeril 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 was in tears. This forgetfulness was not her normal. The doctor prescribed Tramadol to be taken twice a day and the Flexeril 3 times. On the 1st day, she slept all day, and early evening sat with her head in her hand. When I'd ask how she was feeling, she looked at me dazed and said great, and then her head would drop back into her hand. The 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!!!"

• man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2022

"I took this for muscle pain, and it physically worked well but left me feeling incredibly depressed and hopeless to the point I had to discontinue. Not taking in combination with any other meds that could cause this, so unfortunately, I think this didn't vibe with my chemistry, even though the muscular relief and ability to sleep through the night was nice. I was only on 5 mg."

• LIT...
• January 7, 2010

"I have taken Flexeril for over 6 years on and off. I use 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's sleep, in turn, I am less agitated, making me better able to cope with the pain on my own. It has been a lifesaver for me."

• Art...
• April 22, 2017

"Stay away from this garbage. I was stupid enough to try it for 3 days, 10 mg before bedtime. All those days, I was like a zombie. Dry mouth. Crazy dreams. Constant nausea. Stomach stabbing pain. No energy at all. Sleepy during the day and crazy at night. I don't know who's writing positive reviews, maybe pharma people, lol. Do your research. Stay away from this drug!"

• Lov...
• June 15, 2011

"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 vertebroplasty 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 Flexeril once daily and massage therapy. The combination has been a lifesaver 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."

• Spe...
• July 6, 2019

"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!"

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2018

"Told to take 5 mg once a day - 1 pill. Felt like I had taken Benadryl and Claritin at the same time. Took yesterday at 1:30 pm, it is now 10:30 am the next day. I feel drowsy, incoherent, and disoriented. My heartbeat is fast. Called and told the doctor to get me something else. I will never take it again. Makes no sense considering it’s been 21 hours later that it is not out of my system. This is the exact reason I don't take medications. I could have just dealt with the pain from my neck, than the side effects of this drug."