Amrix User Reviews & Ratings

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2009

For Sciatica "My GP suggested I try Amrix after I had a flare-up of severe sciatica along with related lumbar pain. A year ago I was diagnosed with a desiccated disc at L5-S1. I first had only localized pain in the lower back, however, after several months, I began to experience intense sciatic pain. At that time, I underwent 3 epidural steroid injections, which cleared most of the pain for approximately 1 year. This recurrence was extremely intense, I was barely able to walk. I began to overcompensate while walking, causing severe muscle spasms. On a scale of pain 0 to 10, I was at 9 for about 4 days. I took 1 Amrix at bedtime for 10 days. My pain went from 9 to 7 to 4 to 3 in just 3 days. By day 7, I had no sciatic pain at all. Truly amazing."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I was given this medication for fibromyalgia. Now at 21 years of age, I am having heart problems. The first medication they took me off of after the heart problems surfaced was Amrix. Upon further research and communication with Amrix representatives, I found that this medication is not supposed to be used for a period of over 3 weeks. Something my doctors obviously were unaware of. Just letting everyone out there know in case they find themselves in a similar situation."

• bas...
• November 14, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Mik...
• December 29, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2011

For Migraine "Amrix is the only muscle relaxer that works for me, and I tried a lot. I also take Topamax and get Botox injections for my migraines. I'm on a low-dose antidepressant also. This treatment seems to work for me. I went from 20 migraines a month down to about 5."

• JM2...
• August 23, 2011

For Sciatica "Taking for back pain in left lower disc. Works very well, but I must take it by 8 PM or after dinner, or I wake up very sluggish the next morning (I wake up at 8:30 AM) and feel cloudy-headed for the whole morning. I only take it when the pain is really bad."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• sny...
• February 13, 2012

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Cat...
• April 21, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over a year ago, after many years of chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue. A sleep study showed no stage 3 or 4 sleep, so the sleep I was getting was not good sleep. I am on several medications now to stay awake during the day, control my pain so I can continue to work, and more medications to sleep. Restoril has helped in all three areas."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "This medicine has helped greatly reduce pain, and has made it possible for me to take less pain medication. The only problem I have had with it is if I take it too late in the evening, it is sometimes very hard to wake up the next morning. It is best for me, at least, to take it at least 10 hours before I need to wake up."

• hil...
• April 1, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "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."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Lau...
• May 11, 2013

"This drug has improved my quality of life greatly! The first week I had drop attacks at my desk at work, and I was drowsy. The key is to take this medication at 4 PM and consecutively. I do experience dry mouth too. I have four neurostimulators implanted in my head to help with pain, and I take gabapentin, Topamax, Paxil, folic acid, hydrocodone, a special gabapentin/lidocaine cream, and vitamins on a daily basis to function like a human being. For rescue, I take Maxalt, and if severe enough, Butorphanol-Tartrate. This medicine has given me hope again and made me able to decrease pain meds during the day! This med runs about $400 with my insurance."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• MaM...
• November 5, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "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."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "This medicine has been amazing for me. I was unable to sleep on my right side for the last 5 years due to pain, and now I can, with almost no pain. The only downsides are that it causes extreme dry mouth for me (which gets worse when I am nervous) and constipation. But it is worth it for the pain relief I am getting."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "When I first had pain 19 years ago, I was treated with Flexeril for six months. I thought I was getting better. I stopped taking Flexeril, and it was a false feeling of wellness. Two months later, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Now I am on Flexeril again after a car accident, and it is helping. I only plan to stay on it a few weeks since I fear addiction."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "I used Amrix with Klonopin and Pristiq, and I sleep, finally. The combination works for me. The only problem is it takes me a while to open my eyes in the morning. I am disabled, so this side effect is not a problem."

• Anonymous
• May 25, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I used Savella for three years without any significant relief, other than helping me cope with the ongoing pain. Tried Lyrica, which seemed to cause anxiety, but recently, my pain management doctor started me on Amrix, which I take at dinner time, and Gabapentin (Neurontin), which I take at bedtime with Ambien. This combination seems to be amazing. I hope it is not short-lived."