Question 1

what is the max safe dose of generic flexeril for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Not for that: Flexeril is not for insomnia and should not be used for that

Question 2

is it safe to take trazodone ( for insomnia ) and  flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) (muscle pain)?

Accepted Answer

Trazadone: can be used long term. Flexeril can be used short term. (the latter can cause cognitive impairment and depression) 
Both can be used together (I usually limit this to 3 weeks) Other antispasmodics can be used long term (Norflex, Robaxin, (methocarbamol) Skelaxin) without major issues

Question 3

44year old female taking flexeril for arthritis in back,  xanax (alprazolam) and zoloft for anxiety, and ambian for insomnia. is it ok to take them together?

Accepted Answer

No: That combination is a bit excessive to take together. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is a good drug but is of limited use if the muscle pain and spasm are chronic. The drug does not work for joint pain and arthritis. Please ask your main prescribing doctor about a better combination of stretching, exercise, and medications.

Question 4

for sleep aid, patient with severe insomnia  you dr. had to choose between prescribing amitriptyline or trazadone or flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) which one would you choose? and how would you monitor it?

Accepted Answer

Variable: I use trazodone frequently for insomnia since it is scored two different ways on the tablet. It gives a variety of doses to try from a 150 mg dose. In other words, you can try 50-75-100-125-1150 mg at bedtime for a sleep aid. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is also a reasonable attempt at sleep aid. I monitor by early morning feelings more than anything.

Question 5

flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and imovane withdrawals after weeks. i stopped abruptly. should i go back on and taper? shaking hyperthyroid racing heart insomnia numbness

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If you still have problems consult your physician immediately.  If no current problems, no current concern.

Question 6

i use flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for muscle spasm prn but off label works wonders for insomnia. 8 hrs of sleep instead of 4. is there a tricyclic antidepressant similar?

Accepted Answer

No: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is not TCA and belongs to a different class ... It has been used for insomnia and I do use it for my patients for that reason here and there ... It's considered a relatively safer medication than TCA class .

Question 7

can i take flexeril while on plavix?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can. Take care.

Question 8

can you take flagyl after taking flexeril?

Accepted Answer

: I see no problems with interactions between those 2 meds, but check with your pharmacist,who has access to much information, to be sure.

Question 9

does mobic (meloxicam) and flexeril mix well?

Accepted Answer

Mix well: They can both be taken together.

Question 10

what is flexeril versus skelaxin (metaxalone)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Both are muscle relaxers.  Both have the same adverse effects.  My experience is that skelaxin (metaxalone) is less sedating than flexeril.

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What is the max safe dose of generic flexeril for insomnia?

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44year old female taking flexeril for arthritis in back, xanax (alprazolam) and zoloft for anxiety, and ambian for insomnia. is it ok to take them together?

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For sleep aid, patient with severe insomnia you dr. had to choose between prescribing amitriptyline or trazadone or flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) which one would you choose? and how would you monitor it?

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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and imovane withdrawals after weeks. i stopped abruptly. should i go back on and taper? shaking hyperthyroid racing heart insomnia numbness

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I use flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for muscle spasm prn but off label works wonders for insomnia. 8 hrs of sleep instead of 4. is there a tricyclic antidepressant similar?

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Can i take flexeril while on plavix?

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