Question 1

cyclobenzaprine. what does this medication do?.

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: It is a muscle relaxant which helps with muscle spasms and the associated pain and stiffness. Brand name is flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl).

Question 2

please describe the medication: flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)?

Accepted Answer

I'll try: I kno nothing of its chem struc or action. It = a muscle relaxant with a side effect of sedation which is good4 nite use or when u keep someone on bed rest.  2 b used with care when on narcotics as in this case the effect is 1+1=3.

Question 3

i have had 5 neck surgeries and i'm on medications for pain like  hydro condone  and muscle relaxer called flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)  how could i get off of these?

Accepted Answer

Tough: You can simply stop the muscle relaxer. The vicodin should be tapered off. You should try physical therapy at the same time.

Question 4

i would like alternatives to my present prescription medication that is not working. at the present, the va doctor has me on 5mg oxycodone (x2 three times per day), 10mg cyclobenzaprine (two per day), & 500mg naproxen (1 per day). i have spinal degenerati

Accepted Answer

You : You are smart to be concerned about the side effects and consequences of medication management.  You don't mention how long you've been having symptoms or if you have other significant health issues (i.e. Diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea).  My suggestion would be that you see a competent, board certified pain medicine doctor to review your situation.  Possible non-drug options would include: physical therapy, epidural injections of corticosteroid, acupuncture or even surgery, all dependent on your individual case.  Good luck!

Question 5

what medication may reduce severe night-time bruxism? eating thru guards. already take 10mg flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for neck oa.

Accepted Answer

Etiology: Usually medications in this situation is only acting like a "band-aid" so it's important that you go to someone with advanced training in not only treating but diagnosing.

Question 6

baclofen good medication for spasticity due to peripheral neuropathy? cyclobenzaprine better choice??

Accepted Answer

Rx and muscle spasms: Either one of these may be helpful for muscle spasm symptoms.  Sometimes neither of them is helpful.  Both of them are worth a try.

Spasticity is increased muscle tone that occurs due to a spinal cord or brain injury, not peripheral neuropathy.

Question 7

does naproxen 500mg and cyclobenzaprine 5mg increase blood pressure? doctor prescribed both these medications, and my blood pressure went up suddenly yesterday. is that a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Naproxen can: Naproxen can raise your BP and should be stopped if it does.

Question 8

what drugs are similar to cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Other muscle relaxants such as Soma, Skelaxin, (metaxalone) Robaxin, etc.

Question 9

mixing drugs perigesic and cyclobenzaprine should a person take the two drugs together?

Accepted Answer

Should be safe: I assume you mean pyrigesic or Acetaminophen (tylenol). This is a non-narcotic pain killer, and it should have no difficulty being combined with the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine (flexeril). Just stay under 4000mg, and ideally 3000mg, of pyrigesic per day for the health of your liver.

Question 10

will a military drug test cyclobenzaprine?

Accepted Answer

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Not on routine urine drug screen, to my knowledge.

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Cyclobenzaprine. what does this medication do?.

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Please describe the medication: flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)?

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I have had 5 neck surgeries and i'm on medications for pain like hydro condone and muscle relaxer called flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) how could i get off of these?

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I would like alternatives to my present prescription medication that is not working. at the present, the va doctor has me on 5mg oxycodone (x2 three times per day), 10mg cyclobenzaprine (two per day), & 500mg naproxen (1 per day). i have spinal degenerati

A member asked:

What medication may reduce severe night-time bruxism? eating thru guards. already take 10mg flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for neck oa.

A member asked:

Baclofen good medication for spasticity due to peripheral neuropathy? cyclobenzaprine better choice??

A member asked:

Does naproxen 500mg and cyclobenzaprine 5mg increase blood pressure? doctor prescribed both these medications, and my blood pressure went up suddenly yesterday. is that a side effect?

A member asked:

What drugs are similar to cyclobenzaprine?

A member asked:

Mixing drugs perigesic and cyclobenzaprine should a person take the two drugs together?

A member asked:

Will a military drug test cyclobenzaprine?

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