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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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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.
Answered 4/26/2015
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