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I am prescribed cyclobenzaprine 10mg tablets 1 tablet 3 times a day. i have tried for a few days but not much help. is it save to take 2 for back pain?

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Dr. Rikin Patel answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Not working : I do not think increasing the dose if going to provide an more benefit. I would not take 20mg at a once. Hope that helps!

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Answered 5/1/2017

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