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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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Dr. Kaveh Karandish answered

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 .

Answered 6/22/2020

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kaveh Karandish answered

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