Amrix for Muscle Spasm User Reviews

Rating: 6.9

Amrix has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 32 reviews for the treatment of muscle spasm. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Amrix

Anonymous
August 27, 2010

"Regarding the comment above that states Flexeril works but Amrix does not... as a pharmacist, I would like to clarify that both Flexeril and Amrix are brand names of the drug cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. Flexeril is released all at once, thus must be taken multiple times daily. Amrix is released slowly over 24 hrs, thus it is taken once daily."

10 / 10

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bas...
November 14, 2015

"My doctor recommended this medication for relief of muscle spasms associated with trigger points in my upper back. This is the first medication that really helps to take the edge off when the trigger point fires up. I still get pain, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. I have had no noticeable side effects other than some mild constipation. One 15 mg capsule twice a day works for me."

7 / 10

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Mik...
December 29, 2015

"I had pretty significant muscle spasms in my neck after my car was rear-ended. This medicine pretty much stopped all of the pain and allowed me to sleep soundly. The only problem is that it makes me drowsy."

9 / 10

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Daz...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 17, 2017

"I had a cervical dissection and had C5, 6 and C5, 7 removed and replaced with bone and other material, titanium bar over the vertebrae and 6 screws, ground out all the calcium and bone spurs from arthritis. I wanted something I can work on weaker than Soma. My doctor prescribed 30 mg. For 14 days, I've taken 5, I haven't felt I need to take any more. It's really helped reduce my muscle spasms. I used my insurance and coupon to get the medication."

10 / 10

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sny...
February 13, 2012

"Amrix is the best. I have taken many muscle relaxers over the years, and they all make me sleepy, which I despise. I take Amrix after dinner, and I sleep comfortably and wake refreshed and able to make it through the day with only Aleve or ibuprofen. I am so grateful for Amrix."

10 / 10

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hil...
April 1, 2011

"This medicine has been a blessing for me after trying chiropractic, physical therapy, injections, etc. I suffer from fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and a bulging neck disc. I sometimes get tired, but after 61 years of being very active and hard work (I mean hard), naps are expected. Sometimes all of us need to slow down."

8 / 10

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sas...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 24, 2019

"All I can say is: WOW! Amrix works! I have tried every muscle relaxant under the sun, including Valium, the gold standard of hospitals. Nothing seemed to help. I have moderate to severe muscle spasticity and rigidity. I was in agony before Amrix and noticed a difference on the VERY FIRST DAY! Since I have tried all the alternatives my insurance company had suggested, I was able to get this pre-authorized and covered. If you suffer from muscle pain, spasm, rigidity, and trigger points, this is a MUST try."

8 / 10

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Can I take cyclobenzaprine and Tylenol together?

Anonymous
October 10, 2008

"Amrix is the first muscle relaxer that has worked for me. I have multiple situations, my main complaint is a cramp that goes from my upper neck and right shoulder all the way down below the small of my back, just to the right of my spine. Amrix helps me tremendously. I am so grateful for this medicine."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
June 3, 2009

"I have had cervical fusion in the past, and when I am extremely stressed or do too much manual labor, I sometimes get severe muscle spasms. I was given samples of Amrix and took it in the evening and slept like a baby. The next day at work, I didn't have any drowsiness, but also did not have spasms or pain until it was time to take it again. I took it only for 5 days, and it was enough to calm the muscles down."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 16, 2010

"It worked for me after about four days, which is all I could take. It relieves my constant back muscle spasms, but it knocks you out! It does make you feel very 'on medication' in a very unpleasant sort of way. Difficult to perform everyday tasks such as driving."

8 / 10

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MaM...
November 5, 2009

"I injured my back, and it took me 4 days to visit the doctor. Even though he barely examined me, he prescribed me Amrix. I'm not the hugest fan! I am a busy mother who works full-time and goes to school full-time. Amrix makes you tired and not able to do a whole lot. It didn't help too much with the pain either."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
June 20, 2009

"I took Amrix last night for the first time at about 9 PM. It seemed like it took the edge off the pain. I never had a feeling of euphoria like some medicines are prone to deliver. About midnight, I went to bed. I woke up at noon the next day. By 1:30 PM, I was back in bed till 4 PM. The medicine works great at taking the pain away, but if you need to be productive the next day and don't have 12-14 hours to dedicate to sleeping, I wouldn't take this medicine. I'm glad I had nothing to do on a Saturday, but I still didn't want to waste it by spending the whole day in bed sleeping."

9 / 10

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Her...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 11, 2017

"I've used regular short-acting Flexeril (brand & generic) off and on for 20 years for my back. After 'severely herniating' my L4/L5 disc, my pain management PA (not the doctor) switched me to Amrix. I gained 25 pounds in 6 weeks. Weight gain stopped when the drug stopped. I'm a 50-year-old woman, always slender. Nothing changed except the prescription to Amrix. Well, the Package Insert says Amrix can cause 'hyperparathyroidism' and 'clinically significant increases and decreases in blood sugar levels.' I'm not diabetic, but beware if you are. I do have hypothyroidism already and am on Armour Thyroid. Amrix didn't work nearly as well as generic Flexeril. No reason for PA to switch me to Amrix, but the drug company is trying to get it on the United formulary. PA had generous samples and coupons."

4 / 10

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Cho...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 30, 2015

"Amrix made me sleepy. And then for a week after 1 pill, I was so irritable it was like psycho PMS, and I hated everyone and everything. That stuff is toxic, and I'll never take another one! Avoid it! Oh, and my neck still hurt. Useless."

1 / 10

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tpr...
August 19, 2009

"I have a herniated disc at C6-7 from an auto accident, 1 year ago. I've tried everything. I've had multiple trigger point injections and epidurals for the constant spasms throughout my shoulders, neck, and scapula. The combination of 1 year of injections and 1 week of Amrix. I can see a possibility of returning to work without surgery, I hope. I still take pain medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, and Lyrica. The Amrix has given everything a boost."

8 / 10

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You...
September 29, 2009

"I've experienced recurring back spasms for many years. At times, they are unbearable. Amrix really worked at easing the spasms, but I noticed a jittery feeling the next day. I also felt very shaky, but not dizzy, just jittery. It took about 24 hours after I stopped the medicine before the jitters went away. I also had a little slurred speech after one day of Amrix. I stopped the medicine, and of course, the spasms returned."

6 / 10

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Cab...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 2, 2019

"The most common things I have noted are drowsiness, and from reading here, it makes my tongue swell and hurt. I'm so glad I read that. I couldn't figure out why! It's okay as a muscle relaxant, but nothing to write home about."

6 / 10

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lon...
October 4, 2010

"My husband had a seizure and went into heart failure and died after taking Amrix for two days."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
March 10, 2012

"Amrix does relieve the pain, however, it made me very tired and out of it. The next day, I still felt exhausted, it's not for me."

7 / 10

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Sz_...
January 21, 2015

"Twisted my back and taking this medication for back spasms. Works well, in my opinion."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
November 25, 2009

"I was having muscle spasms and neck pain, which was causing difficulty sleeping. The first night I took Amrix, I had complete relief. I had the best night's sleep I've ever had in a long time."

9 / 10

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Riv...
July 28, 2009

"Don't take it in the morning, or you may be sleepy all day. The doctor told me to take it about 6 PM. No problem after the change."

10 / 10

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Pat...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 16, 2014

"Amrix did nothing for tight muscles. No side effects, but no effects, period."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
March 8, 2009

"I have neck problems and have been on Amrix for a month, and it has done wonders."

9 / 10

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Abl...
August 11, 2008

"Amrix is so effective."

10 / 10

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