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Flexeril

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Greenville, SC

Has Flexeril helped anyone else? I have been taking it for a sprained back and I am feeling better. Maybe because I am sleeping better?

October 12, 2015 (edited)
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Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with Flexeril for muscle spasms and sleep, with many reporting that it helped them rest... Read more

Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with Flexeril for muscle spasms and sleep, with many reporting that it helped them rest better and manage back pain or fibromyalgia flares. Several members described taking it nightly in combination with other sleep aids like Lunesta or Zolpiderm to achieve full nights of rest, while others noted that long-term use led to increased drowsiness or reduced effectiveness over time. A recurring theme was the importance of finding the right dosage and timing, with some using it only during severe flares and others relying on it daily, alongside alternative therapies like essential oil treatments for additional relief.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Some days it does help it depends on how badly the muscles are knotted together, I take 3 tablets daily if I don't the pain in my muscles is agonizing

October 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take a 10 mg. flexeril and a 3 mg. lunesta every night... Unless I'm having a severe flare/stressed I usually sleep through the night now. I've been on this combo for 3 years and really been grateful for the relief!

October 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been taking for about 10 years. Helps with back spasms

October 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been taking Flexeril for probably about six years. In the beginning it helped a lot when I would get my extreme flayers it would help calm them down within a couple hours. But as the years have gone by his made me extremely sleepy where was incapable to function. But I still take it and now 21 or use it just for when I have severe muscle spasm's. It does not help with my Phibro flair us as I believe my body has gotten used to it unfortunately. So maybe not the best medication for an extensive time!

October 12, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

It has helped me a ton!

October 12, 2015

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