A 25-year-old female asked:

I went to the er around 6-7pm yesterday for back pain was told i had some sciatica issue or what not so they had me take two pills called cyclobenzaprine. ive been dizzy since its now been 21 hours since, is that normal?

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Dr. Steven Simon
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 40 years experience
Yes, for that drug: Cyclobenzaprine has a 23 hour 1/2 life, and the adult dose is 5-10mg 3 times daily, but most take,it only at bedtime due to drowsiness.
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