Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Amrix Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine
Reviews for Cyclobenzaprine
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 8, 2020
Cyclobenzaprine "Doesn't work for me at all!"
- Anonymous
- August 17, 2010
Cyclobenzaprine "Dry mouth is a side effect that is most unpleasant."
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- How much cyclobenzaprine can I take?
- How long does it take for Flexeril to work?
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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."
- 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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- November 26, 2009
Cyclobenzaprine "I think it works for my sciatica, but I'm unusually weak after I wake up."
- 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."
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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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- Mat...
- February 1, 2018
"It seems to be working with nerve pain from a bulging and degenerated disc. I like it."
- Mai...
- April 6, 2016
"10 mg did nothing for me."
- TTa...
- September 25, 2020
"Cyclobenzaprine is the best I’ve had to treat pain due to sciatica and muscle and disk pain."
- Pat...
- August 19, 2009
Cyclobenzaprine "Too weak, acts slowly. I don't feel relaxed after taking it."
- 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."
- 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."
- Ben...
- January 15, 2021
"I have been on cyclobenzaprine for 15 years. I will only take the cyclobenzaprine at night for restless leg syndrome."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- MrB...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 22, 2021
Cyclobenzaprine "Does nothing for my herniated L3."
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