Comparing Flexeril vs Norflex
| Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | Norflex (orphenadrine) |
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| Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | Norflex (orphenadrine) |
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Prescription only
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term in addition to rest and physical therapy to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions. Sedation is a common side effect... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Muscle Spasm, Migraine. Norflex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Muscle Spasm (Involuntary Hypertonicity)
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| More about Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | More about Norflex (orphenadrine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Flexeril has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Norflex has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 37 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Flexeril side effects |
View all Norflex side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other cyclobenzaprine brands include: Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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72 hours |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 453 drugs are known to interact with Flexeril:
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A total of 399 drugs are known to interact with Norflex:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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August 26, 1977 |
November 04, 1959 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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