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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) - can it be used long term for muscle pain?

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No: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is for short term therapy of muscle spasm and pain. If after 2-4 weeks of use, other forms of treatment should be explaored before continuing the use of muscle relaxants.

Answered 2/1/2015

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Dr. Clive Segil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Bad drug don't use it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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