Cyclobenzaprine for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Amrix Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 68 reviews for the treatment of Sciatica. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cyclobenzaprine

Slick...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 8, 2017

"Absolutely great. I'm 80 - started to paint house."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
January 12, 2009

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "I agree with the previous person on this medication for sciatica. It does help you to sleep but does nothing for pain throughout the day."

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47 Report

Anonymous
August 17, 2010

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "Dry mouth is a side effect that is most unpleasant"

8 / 10

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42 Report

Frequently asked questions

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

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "Can not walk. Hurts very bad. Day ,4 not much change"

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 18, 2012

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

2 / 10

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37 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

jd17
January 16, 2013

"I take a 10 mg pill before bedtime. I sleep like a rock and am foggy half of the next day. The pain is relieved only for the next day or so."

7 / 10

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McSadie
June 22, 2014

"10mg at bedtime was like a miracle for me. I could finally sleep and the pain was almost gone for the next 3 days."

10 / 10

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31 Report

More FAQ

Can I take cyclobenzaprine and Tylenol together?

Mbma
January 14, 2016

"I find this medication to be very effective with relatively few side effects. Dry mouth being the most bothersome. However I can deal with dry mouth given the pain relief this medication provides"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
November 26, 2009

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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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LAf
Taken for less than 1 month
March 24, 2020

"Cyclobenzaprine does not affect my sciatica pain whatsoever. 8/10 constant regardless of this med in my system or not. Ineffective for radiculopathy."

1 / 10

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kris
Taken for less than 1 month
August 12, 2013

"This medicine isn't working for my sciatica. Makes me irritable but no other side effects or relief from pain. "

1 / 10

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Matt
February 1, 2018

"It seems to be working with nerve pain from bulging and degenerated disc . I like it"

8 / 10

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Patrick
August 19, 2009

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

2 / 10

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Maisy
April 6, 2016

"10mg did nothing for me"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
July 12, 2009

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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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Jamie...
July 18, 2016

"I took as dr told me and no results have I had. They didn't even take edge off so I doubled up and still nothing. And I haven't taken any pills in years since my last surgery. These are crap"

1 / 10

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Cookiez
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 2, 2018

"Was given to help with chronic back pain. Only help when pain is not a 10 plus might help you WITH light to moderate pain."

4 / 10

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TTano
September 25, 2020

"cyclobenzaprine is the best I’ve had to treat pain due to sciatica and muscle and disk pain"

10 / 10

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Benjo
January 15, 2021

"I been on cyclobenzaprine for 15 year I will only take the cyclobenzaprine at night for restless leg syndrome"

10 / 10

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Ely
Taken for less than 1 month
April 19, 2022

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "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 (cyclobenzaprine) "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

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) "Does nothing for my herniated L3."

1 / 10

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