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Flexiril at night for hamstring, developed spotting 2 days after starting it, not close to time of month. on seasonique birth control. side effect?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

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Unlikely: According to the literature, Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) does not interfere with birth control pills, nor does it have a side effect of spotting. There is another reason for the spotting, please ask your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Flexiril at night for hamstring, developed spotting 2 days after starting it, not close to time of month. on seasonique birth control. side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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