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Does flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) help restless legs?

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Sometimes it can.: Flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) cyclobenzaprine, has been used to treat restless leg syndrome and although not approved for this use has been found to be helpful on occasion. Best wishes.

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Answered 11/20/2013

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