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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

  • Hurts...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 13, 2020

"Can not walk. Hurts very bad. Day ,4 not much change"

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 17, 2010

"Dry mouth is a side effect that is most unpleasant"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 18, 2012

"Am now on Skelaxin 800mg. Flexeril wasn't as good as Skelaxin for me."

2 / 10
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37 Report

Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • November 26, 2009

"I think it works for my sciatica but I'm unusually weak after I wake up."

3 / 10
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  • Chuckie...
  • July 6, 2014

"It seems to be making me slightly drowsy. But I'm sure after a few days I wont feel anything."

7 / 10
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28 Report

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  • Patrick
  • August 19, 2009

"Too weak, acts slowly, I don't feel relaxed after taking it."

2 / 10
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  • 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"

6 / 10
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  • 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"

1 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

4 / 10
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  • MrBun...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 22, 2021

"Does nothing for my herniated L3."

1 / 10
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