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I was prescribed 5mg of cyclobenzaprine its not relieving the pain im feeling which is neck, shoulder, back pain. how much more of a dosage i can take?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Initial dose is 5mg. three times a day, which can be raised to 7.5mg. then 10 mg. three times daily. Consult your prescribing doctor before you make any dose changes.

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Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 5mg of cyclobenzaprine its not relieving the pain im feeling which is neck, shoulder, back pain. how much more of a dosage i can take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Kass agreed

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