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Every other day i am havin bad headaches. i have tried ibuprofen 800mg but it doesn't help. now iam on flexeril10mg which i can only take at night. ?

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Dr. Marshall Bedder answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Headache: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is a muscle relaxant and is a poor treatment for headaches . The frequency of your headaches suggest you need to see a neurologist or pain specialist for work up.

Dr Tyson agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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