Norflex and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Tod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "I had chronic lower back pain for several months, which was muscle-related and spread to my abdomen over time. I was prescribed Norflex. On the first day, it didn't do much. On the second day, I took it again and then, at the end of the day, had a dissociative episode and the start of anxiety, almost like a panic attack was about to kick off. I had battled anxiety for several years and weaned myself off Paroxetine nearly a decade and a half prior, so it felt like it was all coming back. I Googled after and found a side effect is... anxiety. Be careful if you are prone to this."

• Gym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "Worst medicine I have ever taken. I took two 100 mg tablets, and after 2 hours, I couldn't read, focus, or swallow. I had tremors that lasted two days and severe anxiety. I felt like I was completely paralyzed, unable to lift my arms. No one warned me about the side effects, and I had no idea it could be this bad."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "I was prescribed 2 100 mg tablets twice a day for muscle spasms. This is the worst experience I have ever had. Only took 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening. I was up for 3 days straight, jittery, agitated, mildly confused, and spaced out. I had no pain but could not function a normal life on Norflex. I am 120 pounds."

• Anonymous
• February 26, 2023

For Muscle Spasm "Taking this medication was totally not for me. I have suffered anxiety all my life, but it’s controlled on medication, but when I was prescribed this, my anxiety was next level. I’ve never felt so horrible in all my life. I was irritable, nauseous, fidgety, felt like constant panic, tense, and didn’t help my condition at all. Obviously, everyone is different, but it’s not for me and I will never take this again."

• Anonymous
• February 26, 2023

For Muscle Spasm "Taking this medication was totally not for me. I have suffered anxiety all my life, but it’s controlled on medication, but when I was prescribed this, my anxiety was next level. I’ve never felt so horrible in all my life. I was irritable, nauseous, fidgety, felt like constant panic, tense, and didn’t help my condition at all. Obviously, everyone is different, but it’s not for me and I will never take this again."

• Hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2022

For Muscle Spasm "I have had tight neck and shoulder muscles with cervicogenic headaches for 25 years, along with arthritis in my neck, and have tried everything to ease the pain. I saw a specialist who gave me Norflex. I started on 1/2 tablet (50 mg) once a day for 7 days, and my neck pain reduced dramatically, and I haven’t had any headaches. I then increased the dose to 1 tablet (100 mg) as recommended by my doctor. After the 3rd day, I had a massive panic attack that lasted about half a day. I couldn’t stop shaking and had trouble catching my breath. I felt anxious and agitated. It was very scary, and I ended up in the emergency room for a few hours. I have gone back to the 1/2 tablet, and hopefully my body will adjust to the medication over time, as it’s the only thing that has helped my condition."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2022

For Muscle Spasm "I can't say it has really made any difference. However, once I started taking 1x 100 mg at night and 1x 50 mg in the morning, my eyesight has been affected, my hands are shaking, and my anxiety is next level. I also can't focus on any daily important tasks. I have herniated disks in my back, hip, and knee pain issues."