Flexeril for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 2)
Flexeril has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews for the treatment of Sciatica. 35% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Flexeril
- Anonymous
- August 17, 2010
"Dry mouth is a side effect that is most unpleasant"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 18, 2012
"Am now on Skelaxin 800mg. Flexeril wasn't as good as Skelaxin for me."
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?
- Anonymous
- November 26, 2009
"I think it works for my sciatica but I'm unusually weak after I wake up."
- Chuckie...
- July 6, 2014
"It seems to be making me slightly drowsy. But I'm sure after a few days I wont feel anything."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Patrick
- August 19, 2009
"Too weak, acts slowly, I don't feel relaxed after taking it."
- Anonymous
- July 12, 2009
"This is my first time to use it. I take it as soon as I wake up and it does make a difference, but doesn't do a lot for the pain."
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- Dough...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2021
"I had been in a rear ended car accident and had neck, shoulder and back spasms. Flexiril worked when I took it first night but I was so foggy the next morning I had to call in sick...bwahaha"
- Ely
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2022
"Biggest effect was bad temper and irritatabiliy with everything. Did nothing for back pain or sciatica. I had more relief with OTC pain relievers"
- river...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 4, 2022
"I like it. I have only been taking it for a month and tolerance is a big issue (I need 20mg at once, plus a prescription NSAID) but it really makes a difference. No side effects."
- Salem
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 29, 2022
"Flexeril always triggers my sciatica especially if I take it too close to bed time."
- MrBun...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 22, 2021
"Does nothing for my herniated L3."
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"Can not walk. Hurts very bad. Day ,4 not much change"