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Flexeril for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 2)

Reviews for Flexeril

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Hur...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 13, 2020

"Cannot walk. Hurts very badly. Day 4, not much change."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 26, 2009

"I think it works for my sciatica, but I'm unusually weak after I wake up."

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  • Anonymous
  • January 12, 2009

"I agree with the previous person on this medication for sciatica. It does help you to sleep, but does nothing for pain throughout the day."

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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 18, 2012

"Am now on Skelaxin 800 mg. Flexeril wasn't as good as Skelaxin for me."

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  • Pat...
  • August 19, 2009

"Too weak, acts slowly. I don't feel relaxed after taking it."

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  • Chu...
  • July 6, 2014

"It seems to be making me slightly drowsy. But I'm sure after a few days I won't feel anything."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 12, 2009

"This is my first time to use it. I take it as soon as I wake up, and it does make a difference, but doesn't do a lot for the pain."

7 / 10
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  • Dou...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 13, 2021

"I had been in a rear-ended car accident and had neck, shoulder, and back spasms. Flexeril worked when I took it the first night, but I was so foggy the next morning I had to call in sick...bwahaha."

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  • Ely...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 19, 2022

"Biggest effect was bad temper and irritability with everything. Did nothing for back pain or sciatica. I had more relief with OTC pain relievers."

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  • riv...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 4, 2022

"I like it. I have only been taking it for a month, and tolerance is a big issue (I need 20 mg at once, plus a prescription NSAID), but it really makes a difference. No side effects."

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  • Sal...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 29, 2022

"Flexeril always triggers my sciatica, especially if I take it too close to bedtime."

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  • MrB...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 22, 2021

"Does nothing for my herniated L3."

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