Cyclobenzaprine and Drowsiness: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Daw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 11, 2025

Cyclobenzaprine "As with many other people (apparently), I was given Flexeril as a pain management tool for my KFS. I believe this is because opioids are so addictive. I was on Flexeril when I was in my late 30s and had no issues, but now that I am in my 60s, I've been waking up as much as 12 hours after taking Flexeril and have a terrible time keeping my eyes open. I also still feel like I am moving unsteadily as if the muscle-relaxing medication is still affecting my muscles. It works very well, relaxing my muscles and helping me sleep through the night, but for hours after waking, I still don't feel safe to drive. I only take it when the pain is unbearable, so it's not an issue all the time, but it is debilitating much of the following day. I am a small woman, so I only take one tablet at a time."

• Ann...
• May 18, 2023

For Muscle Spasm "I take this because I have pain in my lower back, especially after exercising. I have arthritis, and while it does take care of the pain (which is amazing), it makes me so sleepy and groggy. I was started at 10 mg at bedtime, and that was too strong for me. I only take this when I have a flare, which happens once every couple of months. I split it in half now, I still feel sleepy but better than the first time. It takes me a day to recover from the effects of this drug, so I plan accordingly. Cannot drive the next day after taking it."

• Gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "I just started taking this yesterday for muscle spasms in my lower back. First dose at 12:30 pm, I could feel my arms relaxing, and I became very tired. My back still hurt. Struggled to stay awake. Took the 2nd dose at 8:30 pm. Fell asleep almost immediately. Restless sleep. Woke up tired and cranky. I have a horrible headache and still feel groggy at 2:30 pm. I still have muscle spasms in my back."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2012

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "This is the best muscle relaxer, in my opinion. I took a star off because it knocks me out cold. If I'm asleep, I'm not going to feel pain or spasms either way."

• Iri...
• October 2, 2014

Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica "Flexeril makes me so drowsy that I fall asleep before I can feel actual relief of pain, and then I miss out on everything. The only good thing is that it relaxes me so that I'm not tense."

• rub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2016

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "Very helpful for spasms of the lower back. A little occasional dizziness, the only side effect, plus some drowsiness early in the course of treatment."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2014

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "Made me sleep constantly. Did not stop spasms or pain."

• Mik...
• August 2, 2009

Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica "The first time I took Flexeril, I slept for 15 hours straight."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "Didn't work to alleviate the pain. It didn't even make me drowsy so I could sleep."

• Cry...
• August 5, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "It knocks me out for at least 12 hours, and the drowsiness lasts days. I am completely unable to function the following 2 days. It messes with my mood as well."

• LCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "Took cyclobenzaprine one dose, and I slept the entire next day. Could barely keep my eyes open."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2010

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I took Flexeril for my back, and it did help, but it made me extremely tired and gave me bad cotton mouth. I would take it and be drowsy for 16 hours afterward."

• tkd...
• February 1, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "Works wonders on a very sore back/hamstrings, no problems at all, and I can deal with the side effect of drowsiness and dry mouth."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "Was in an accident and have really bad whiplash pain in back, shoulder, and hands. This literally knocked me out and in this situation works superbly, the only downside is the sleepiness."

• Chu...
• July 6, 2014

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

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "I was prescribed this after a bad car wreck. The pain at night was too much to sleep. This worked, but if I take it at 8 pm before bed at 10, I'm still groggy and sleepy until noon the next day."

• lad...
• October 2, 2009

Cyclobenzaprine for Muscle Spasm "I have taken Flexeril, and other than putting me to sleep, it never helped."

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "I tried this drug for my lower back pain with spasms and sciatica. I like that it calms down my painful nerves, but it also leaves you very groggy the next day. That part I do not like."

• Pre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "Knocks you out. Won't be using during work hours. Feel heavily sedated. Will not request next time. Back feels better."

• Gde...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "I took this for back spasms. It worked pretty well, but I stayed drowsy and kind of out of it the entire next day."

• Chu...
• April 2, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "Took for low back muscle spasm. 10 mg 3 times a day. Was helpful. About 2 hours after taking the dose, became drowsy."

• Fra...
• April 2, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "I took one pill with one hydrocodone pill Saturday at 1:00 pm, and I just woke up Sunday at 5:10 pm. I feel like I could sleep forever... This pill is not for me! Lol. Calling my doc tomorrow."

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "Made me slightly drowsy, but did nothing for pain relief for a pulled muscle."

• Abb...
• September 17, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "Very effective for relieving muscle spasms, with the only side effect being drowsiness."