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Stopped baclofen after 3yrs, now flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) seems to help just as well & i thin my neuro will raise it, but pain doc demands baclofen, sugg? flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) ?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Probably not: Chronic non-steroidals like Baclofen can cause kidney or liver problems and should be checked a couple times per year. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is good in the short term but has a tendency to become less effective over time.

Answered 5/6/2019

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Can flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and baclofen be taken together?

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