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Norflex is a muscle relaxant which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Brands

Disipal • Besenol • Besemax

Generic Drug

Orphenadrine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Drowsiness
Tremor
Dizziness
Headache
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Hypersensitivity
Heart palpitations
Agitation
Blurred vision
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin

Serious

Hallucinations

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A member asked:

Feeling spaced out after norflex tablets?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is norflex (orphenadrine) addicting?

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A 30-year old asked:

What does norflex (orphenadrine) contain ?

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A 47-year old asked:

Any "euphoric" side effects when on norflex (orphenadrine)?

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A 49-year old asked:

How much time does it take for Valium and norflex (orphenadrine) to wear off?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long is it supposed to it take for Valium and norflex (orphenadrine) to wear off?

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A 39-year old asked:

Is norflex (orphenadrine) a narcotic?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take 300mg of norflex (orphenadrine) 100mg er tabs?

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A 31-year old asked:

I have a final exam tomorrow, so should I not take my darvocet or norflex (orphenadrine) before my final?

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A 37-year old male asked:

I battle with headaches on the best of days. I take trepiline for it nightly. Have taken 2 Adcodol for pain tonight. Can I take Norflex as well?

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A 43-year old asked:

What do you suggest if my friend admitted to me that she is addictive to norflex (orphenadrine). long ago she had a back operation and was addictive?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I misread the dosage and I had 2 Norflex tablets together instead of the recommended 1 tablet. Is this at the level of an overdose and do I need to see a doctor.

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A 37-year old asked:

Does norflex (orphenadrine) have aspirin?

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A 47-year old asked:

Whats the difference between taking Soma and norflex (orphenadrine)?

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A 36-year old male asked:

I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left shoulder. I was prescribed ezine and norflex for one week but seems as if the pain is worse.

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A 26-year old male asked:

I have been diagnosed with severe back spasms on my lower right side. I have tried heat, TENS, Norflex, (orphenadrine) and stretching. Any other Tx ideas?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Hi There, this morning I woke up with what feels like a pinch nerve. I took a mypaid forte which did nothing, then took two norflex at 2pm still nothing worked and now Im trying two gen-Payne? Is it okay to have mixed all of these meds?

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A 38-year old asked:

Difference between orphenadrine citrate 100mg (norflex) and orphenadrine comp tablet san (norgesic)?

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A 60-year old female asked:

I have a knee problem. Burning sensation pain comes and go on the side if kneecap. I have used norflex for 3 days and applied patches.

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A 27-year old male asked:

I have been struggling with a throbbing headache since Saturday Night. I have taken Norflex and Myprodol and the pain has not subsided as yet?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I took 2 tablets of Norflex (muscle relaxant) at the same time. The dosage is 1 tablet 2 times a day. Is it dangerous to have taken the 2 tablets together?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can I take norflex for muscle pain related to covid ?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can I drink any beer or wine while taking tramadol and norflex (orphenadrine)?

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A 30-year old female asked:

My wife has lower back/buttocks pain due to pregnancy. Can we use TranSAct plasters and/or Norflex to elevate pain? Is it safe?

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A member asked:

I have already seen a doctor about this, but there is no improvement. Sitting is causing exceptional pain around my tailbone and lower back. I have been on Norflex and Voltaren for several days, and the medication is not helping the condition at all. What

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A male asked:

Can I take Norflex (orphenadrine) with other pain relievers such as ibuprofen and codeine??

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A 42-year old female asked:

I had chest pains and a headache last night, not a hectic headache but the chest pains were more. Drank 2 Norflex and managed to sleep. However, still having them now. And a tingling on my tongue?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I was walking my dog and he ran behind me while o was holding his leash pulling my hand and arm backwards. I immediately felt pain. It now hurts to move my arm and it hurts aswel if I just let it hang. I have taken norflex but the pain is still there?

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A 36-year old asked:

Does norflex (orphenadrine) contain any aspirin or ibuprofen?

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A member asked:

Lowerback pain since yesterday afternoon. 0515hrs I had Norflex, 60mg of codeine. 0545hrs & 1120hrs 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen. Still pain 7/10

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