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A member asked:

20mg cyclobenzaprine at one time ok? i know usual dose is 30mg per day but can be taken to 60mg daily right ??

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cyclobenzaprine dose: Cyclobenzaprine according to the DEA, the usual starting dose, is 5 mg three times a day. The maximum recommended dose is 10 mg three times a day.

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Answered 6/26/2018

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