Flexeril for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 5)
Flexeril has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 146 reviews for the treatment of Muscle Spasm. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Flexeril
- Dragon...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 18, 2022
"I began taking 5 to 10 mg at night of flexeril for terrible pelvic floor pain. I thought it was a UTI, but, no. My doctor said it was pelvic floor muscle problem. The flexeril really helps. I have had no side effects except some drowsiness at night. It really works after about day 3."
- Rolling...
- April 2, 2023
"Flexeril 5 mg caused me to have a type of blurred vision that made everything go in slow motion like a cartoon. I attempted to eat and navigated getting the food into my mouth as if a toddler was helping, lost all hand strength and dexterity. Why is this drug not in the pool with Soma that is soooo dangerous. Also I have see a lot of OD coming through hospitals because I work in critical care. I just don’t feel it is safe."
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take for Flexeril to work?
- Is Flexeril addictive, will it show up on a drug test?
- How long does Flexeril stay in your system?
- How do I treat back pain without using opioids?
- Anony...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 20, 2023
"Took one last night (not on any other meds), and had the worst cramp in my right calf during the night. 2 mg of Valium a few nights ago and did the same thing (I have pelvic floor dysfunction). Literally sends me onto the floor screaming in pain for 5 minutes. Now I have 2 sore calves! Works well for others but not for me. This is the opposite of what should happen on muscle relaxers, and not the norm for sure."
- LessM...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 26, 2021
"I have been taking this medication since I detoxed off of fentanyl and opana. The cause of my pain is lower back degeneration, I was in more pain on those drugs than without however the nerve damage in my lower legs was bad and the detox made it evident that it wasn't going to get better. I take 2 - 4mg most nights but others I take only one depending on the day. It helps to make my legs/feet rest and myself as well. I wake most mornings with the ability to stand and not cry. I can't take it very early as it will wear off and I will be awake by 3am and that is way too early for work."
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- thero...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 26, 2022
"I was prescribed Flexeril in the emergency room after a week of low back pain with no immediate known cause, but they suspect that my back pain could be related to uterine fibroids. I was asleep within an hour after taking. I've also been experiencing insomnia related to pain. I woke up about 3 hours after taking Flexeril and was able to eat dinner while still feeling functional and able, and went back to sleep for 5 more hours. When I woke up, I felt a little groggy, but I have a lot of sleep to catch up on and the grogginess seems to be fading away. After my first experience with the med, I will only take this before sleeping. My back pain has decreased to the point of being able to move around better, but did not take the pain away completely."
- Shell...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 24, 2024
"I really liked Flexeril when I first started taking this medication. About 4 months later, I started getting maddening cramps. I see a neuropsychiatrist for pain management, we deduced it might be the Flexeril. I stopped the Flexeril, and that seemed to work."
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- TKA...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 12, 2023
"I had a total knee replacement 2 months ago. I've done all PT and my knee flexibility is great... it was tough for 4 weeks. My issue was not the knee itself as time went on. I had horrible muscle spasms in my hamstring, IT band, all major muscles in my thigh were affected. These spasms and cramping were awful. I did PT, deep tissue massage, dry needling - everything the docs suggested. They put me on Methocarbamol (did not work), Flexeril (did not work initially) and then Baclofen (I only took it twice and I just felt awful). I was desperate and exhausted from the pain. I hired a mobile IV service. RN working under a MD to come to my home to give me an IV - lactated Ringers solution with various vitamins and a 200mg of Magnesium. Within 30 minutes, my muscles finally relaxed. For the first time in 6 weeks, I had relief. It broke the locked up hard thigh muscles. I can now take 10 mg Flexeril PRN if I need it at night. Not daily. No opioids. Finally relief."
- mlb
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 18, 2014
"I found this medication does not work at all."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 11, 2014
"Made me sleep constantly. Did not stop spasms or pain."
- BEARCUB
- September 12, 2008
"Works very well to relax back muscles."
- LillyF
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 1, 2012
"This is the best muscle relaxer, in my opinion. I took a star off because it knocks me out cold. If I'm asleep, I'm not going to feel pain or spasms either way."
- Is it...
- December 10, 2014
"My doctor has me on Flexeril 10 mg 3 times a day, but it doesn't work for me. I have been taking it for 2 weeks now, he wants to up my dose to 20 mg 3 times a day. That sounds like a lot to me."
- rubyl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2016
"Very helpful for spasms of the lower back. A little occasional dizziness, the only side effect, plus some drowsiness early in the course of treatment."
- HisWo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 27, 2016
"Works pretty good, speaking as my back, shoulders, and neck spasm ever since my accident. Takes most of the pain away, if not all of it."
- rmf
- May 16, 2008
"I was prescribed Flexeril for muscle spasms after spraining my lower back muscles while lifting a TV by myself. It was very helpful as a part of my recovery."
- mista...
- October 21, 2015
"Made me very restless and jittery, could not sleep."
- Denis...
- March 4, 2017
"Did nothing for my back spasm/pain, might as well have taken a placebo."
- ERINS...
- September 18, 2009
"This drug has been very helpful for my pulled muscles, since I am allergic to aspirin, Motrin, naproxen, and all other drugs like that. At least there is something I can take, thank you!"
- shell...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2015
"Taking this medication after 3 day I experienced watery bowel motion."
- Anonymous
- April 21, 2011
"I have severe muscle spasms due to anxiety, and these stop them and also relax my muscles, making me less nervous. After 20 mg, I'm good to go."
- Hood
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 18, 2019
"Did nothing to relieve pain of a pulled muscle, may have helped me fall asleep. Maybe."
- Anonymous
- March 11, 2010
"It worked well, this would knock me out for 8-10 hours, and I would wake spasm-free. Only problem: it would zombie me out the next day for a few hours."
- Jsef
- April 21, 2016
"Worthless! Dont waste your money."
- XmyXo...
- October 11, 2011
"This medicine has greatly improved my quality of life with my spasms in my back!"
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"I have had flexeril prescribed to me multiple times throughout the years for severe muscle tension and spasms. I don’t understand why doctors are so hung up on prescribing a medication that doesn’t work. Regardless of the dosage, my muscles continue to spasm and the tension never lessens. I have begged for something different with no luck. Now I just refuse the flexeril scripts and deal with the pain. There’s no point in paying for and ingesting a medication that doesn’t work for you…"