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what is the difference between flexeril and robaxin (methocarbamol)?

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Dr. Atif Malik answered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 23 years experience

Muscle relaxants: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) tends to cause more sedation and is a stronger muscle relaxant.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What's the difference between flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and methocarbamol muscle relaxers?

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Hello My dr gave me a new muscle relaxer robaxin (methocarbamol) and norco and told me to stop flexeril. I forgot and took them at the same time. Should I be worried?

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A 65-year-old female asked:

I have TMJ & facial pain that refers to my teeth/gums. Flexeril helped but gave me heart palpations. Same for Baclofen & Robaxin (methocarbamol). What can I take?

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is better to take for muscle pain that won't cause stomach problems like acid reflux, robaxin, (methocarbamol) flexeril, or diazepam?

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Will Fioricet help with low back pain if I don't want to take Robaxin (methocarbamol) or Flexeril?

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