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Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Amrix Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine

Reviews for Cyclobenzaprine

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Sli...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 8, 2017

"Absolutely great. I'm 80 - started to paint the house."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 8, 2020

Cyclobenzaprine "Doesn't work for me at all!"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 17, 2010

Cyclobenzaprine "Dry mouth is a side effect that is most unpleasant."

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  • Mbm...
  • January 14, 2016

"I find this medication to be very effective, with relatively few side effects. Dry mouth being the most bothersome. However, I can deal with dry mouth given the pain relief this medication provides."

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  • Hur...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 13, 2020

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

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  • Anonymous
  • November 26, 2009

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

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  • Anonymous
  • January 12, 2009

Cyclobenzaprine "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."

5 / 10
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  • LAf...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 24, 2020

"Cyclobenzaprine does not affect my sciatica pain whatsoever. 8/10 constant regardless of this medication in my system or not. Ineffective for radiculopathy."

1 / 10
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  • McS...
  • June 22, 2014

"10 mg at bedtime was like a miracle for me. I could finally sleep, and the pain was almost gone for the next 3 days."

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

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

2 / 10
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  • jd1...
  • January 16, 2013

"I take a 10 mg pill before bedtime. I sleep like a rock and am foggy half of the next day. The pain is relieved only for the next day or so."

7 / 10
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  • kri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 12, 2013

"This medicine isn't working for my sciatica. Makes me irritable, but no other side effects or relief from pain."

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  • Mat...
  • February 1, 2018

"It seems to be working with nerve pain from a bulging and degenerated disc. I like it."

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  • Mai...
  • April 6, 2016

"10 mg did nothing for me."

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  • TTa...
  • September 25, 2020

"Cyclobenzaprine is the best I’ve had to treat pain due to sciatica and muscle and disk pain."

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  • Pat...
  • August 19, 2009

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

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  • Chu...
  • July 6, 2014

Cyclobenzaprine "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

Cyclobenzaprine "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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  • Ben...
  • January 15, 2021

"I have been on cyclobenzaprine for 15 years. I will only take the cyclobenzaprine at night for restless leg syndrome."

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

Cyclobenzaprine "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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  • Coo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 2, 2018

"Was given to help with chronic back pain. Only helps when pain is not a 10 plus, might help you with light to moderate pain."

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

Cyclobenzaprine "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

Cyclobenzaprine "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

Cyclobenzaprine "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

Cyclobenzaprine "Does nothing for my herniated L3."

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