- Can you help me understand my Avinza? 26th August 2007
... before he put me on the Avinza 60mg, I had been on Flexeril 10 mg 3 times daily and Lortab 10/500 every 4 hours...
- What type of muscle relaxant has worked best for you? 25th August 2007
... Sorry- flexeril works best for me. Baclophen (sp?) is one I have...
... Flexeril is great, and has the added benefit of helping you ... nights sleep, and relief from my severe body pain with Flexeril ....
... I have only tried Flexeril but no matter how small the dose, no matter how small...
... differently for each of us. I don't even know if the flexeril worked for my spasms because whenever I took it, it...
- Methadone For Pain Relief 24th August 2007
... currently taking about 2 percocets a day and I also take flexeril 2 times a day.
I am at this point not ready to...
- EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS!! PLEASE READ ALL OF It!! 23rd August 2007
... and does not make you feel like your on heroin like flexeril does for me. I swear, that one tiny little pill knocks ... horrible pain. I can tolerate a lot of oxycontin but not flexeril , go figure. thanks for the tips on how to talk to...
- Does anyone else take Robaxin? 20th August 2007
... had my second fusion, they switched me to first to Flexeril (made me feel like I was suffering from a hang over...
- Any suggestions on pain meds? 14th August 2007
... muscle relaxer and that may help......something like flexeril , or skelaxin. other painn meds you could suggest are...
... muscle relaxer and that may help......something like flexeril , or skelaxin. other painn meds you could suggest are ... not trying to be difficult.
I just switched to flexeril it usually puts me right to sleep, but the Dr. is ... already take that cause drowsiness especially the flexeril .
Paracetamol is actually the pharmacutical name...
- Major med change, did I do the right thing? 11th August 2007
... inside my entire body. I'm going insane!
I take both flexeril and Bacolofen which aren't even affecting this horrid...
- I am DESPERATE to find a good pain doc in Tacoma Wa. PLEASE! 9th August 2007
... for fibro and possbile nerve pain from my diabetes
Flexeril - muscle relaxer as needed
zanaflex - 4 at bedtime...
- Does anyone here feel like Bed time is Torture time? 30th July 2007
... depressant that is supposed to help with pain AND sleep. Flexeril is a muscle relaxer that helps some sleep well. There...
- Just started Methadone, Any info would be appriciated.... 12th July 2007
... except occational Lortab 10's and sometimes 7.5's with Flexeril 10mg 3 x a day.
I thought that was the only thing ... Methadone "long-acting" 10mg 2x a day to start and Flexeril 10mg 3 x a day for the first month.
I would like...
... even drinks don't taste right, I cannot take the Flexeril with it except at bedtime or it will knock me out...
... sleepiness has more to do with the addition of the flexeril ! When I was on that med the doc said to only take...
... He wants me to try it for a month and to take the Flexeril 3 x a day, but I can only take it at night or I'll...
... from work, But once I get home and take 1 of my 10mg Flexeril , I am asleep in less than 30 minutes, I can't stay ... yesterday when I got home from work, so I didn't take the Flexeril till they left. I still feel a bit down. I don't eat...
... phone call away and to take a Lortab, also to up the Flexeril back to 3 times a day.
It won't make me so sleepy...
... so this morning I took 2-10mg Lortabs with my 10mg Flexeril and STILL NOTHING.
I put in a call today, but his...
... sleepiness is from also being on high doses of Xanax and flexeril along with the Methadone. But I couldn't take it,...
- First time on LYRICA & very sick! 15th June 2007
... or taking a narcotic pain med?
He also has me on Flexeril 10mg, I don't think the 2 go together very well. It...
- approaching your doctors regarding pain management? 4th June 2007
... take only as need. Besides my pain med, I also take Flexeril as needed. I may only take one once or twice a week ... you are going to have spasms! My doc ordered the flexeril as needed too, so problem solved. They ordered all...
- NEED HELP!!! I see PM Dr. tomorrow...Major Decisions and I am DESPERATE! 3rd June 2007
... facility), toradol (YUCK) , the muscle relaxants: soma, flexeril , ativan, valium, baclofen..you get the picture.
I...
... feeling he is not going to, he is not a fan of valium, flexeril , soma...I bet he will give me baclofen or something...
- please help with clarification of PAIN MEDS:: 2nd June 2007
... facility), toradol (YUCK) , the muscle relaxants: soma, flexeril , ativan, valium, baclofen..you get the picture.
I...
- Can't get on top of the pain, really need some advice 1st June 2007
... doing myself more harm than good. I have scripts for flexeril , phenergan, klonopin, and over the counter benedryl...
... everyone, and Ozzy God Bless your sweet heart! The flexeril is an on-going script for muscle spasms, and the Klonopin ... anxiety. At the hospital, the nurses would give me a flexeril and a percocet together when the pain was really bad...
... can tell you that I've been prescribed percocet & flexeril together before and taken them together with no problems...
- Vicodin Question ??? 5th April 2007
... be comfortable. I am now taking 7.5/500 of vicadin, flexeril , and ambien. I was on ultram for over a year and finally...
- Bilbo goes back to Dr. 14th March 2007
... bodies and immune system nightly....I was prescribed Flexeril , which is known to help with both the muscle pain...
- from ultram to Vicodin?? 10th March 2007
... LIVE" with this much pain any longer. I also take flexeril . I wasn't afraid of addiction because I know if I...
- Suspended from work because of meds! 6th March 2007
... only having wicked muscle spasms and I was given some flexeril . I did get it cleared through my perscribing doc first...
... bringing it up with their Dr.!!
Unfortunately that Flexeril , especially when combined with a narcotic, can really ... do a number on someone. I take Flexeril and when I first started taking it I had a similar...
- Fiorinal/cod 30mg or percocet 7.5/325mg 2nd March 2007
... gotten relief from typical muscle relaxers like soma, flexeril , robaxin so I thought about the fiorinal and since...
- Opiates and tooth problems 15th February 2007
... flossing!
I have taken everything from Tramadol, Flexeril , and now on Oxycontin, Percocet, Cymbalta, and Robaxin...
- Sharonn And Everybody I Chatted With, Shoreline, Dj, Etc........ 29th January 2007
... heard its helpful for people with Fibromyalga, so is Flexeril . anyhow the best of luck to you and speak your mind...
- Change in medications 20th January 2007
... take 25 to 50mgs tops.
I now take 1mg Xanex XR, 2 flexeril and 3mgs of Lunesta when on the MSC could sleep for ... I of course have lowered all doses and stopped the flexeril because I sleep so much.
I put a new patch on yesterday...
- Mixing to changing med 16th January 2007
... handle some of the pain,) maybe I should start taking Flexeril ...or mix the two, Take 3/50mg tram in the morning ... , followed by 1/10mg Flexeril for the midday, take tramdol 3/50mg in late afternoon ... ambien for bedtime, wake up about 4am take a 10 mg of flexeril then finish sleeping until 9am. I wake up feeling ... not getting much relief. But with my dr, tramadol, flexeril and ambien is as far as he wants to go into right...
- Does anyone have advice? On 12-15 Norco a day and would like to decrease. 14th January 2007
... doing ok for a few years only taking Tramadol...and Flexeril for both muscle pain and to help sleep...But then...
- Holidays with family who don't understand! 24th December 2006
... this: 8mg Dilaudid (pain-killer)every 4-6 hours. 10mg Flexeril (muscle relaxant) once before bed. 10 mg Zofran (anti...
- anti- epilepsy and muscle relaxers side effects 10th December 2006
... tried Valium, Skelaxin, Parafon Forte, Norflex, and Flexeril . Valium made me think I was floating near the ceiling ... made my mouth terribly dry, which was the good part. Flexeril works the best for me. Flexeril, by the way, comes ... don't know if this matters, but I think I read that Flexeril is chemically related to Elavil (amitriptyline). ...
- Here's my situation... new medication suggestions, PLEASE? 27th October 2006
... muscle relaxer), which didn't really do much, and Flexeril (another muscle relaxer), which made my have like...
... ve already tried Zanaflex (which didn't work) and Flexeril (which gave me really low blood pressure/fainting...
- Sorry it's been a while, but hard time coping 6th October 2006
... days.
Dr. P has me starting on Depakote, Zanaflex, Flexeril & Suboxone and is also going to allow me to try an ... Alpha Stim 100. The Flexeril & Zanaflex are for the muscle spasms in my back at ... for getting out of bed in the morning. If I take Flexeril by 8:00 pm, I don't really feel drugged in the morning...
... and the new meds can help your pain. If I take one Flexeril I am wiped out for 2 days. Its a good drug but boy...
... gives me a bit more time to do more research.
The Flexeril will make me hung over if I don't eat when I take...
- control of debilitating muscle spasms 6th October 2006
... Have any of your doctors ever talked with you about Flexeril or Skelaxin?
Flexeril isn't really such a good ... have insurance though. My husband stopped taking the Flexeril and started the Skelaxin because he can take it during...
- Need help with mother and her meds 27th September 2006
... Oxy BID, 5mg OxyIR,BID, 1mg Xanax 4 times a day, 2 Flexeril and 2 Zanaflex each night at bedtime and like I said...
- How many different pain meds did you have to try before finding something that helped 21st September 2006
... was using 8-10 per day before and after surgery) and Flexeril (every six hours). I had gotten down to 4-5 Lortab ... am only taking 1-2 Lortab per day now and maybe one Flexeril if I have been up and around. Cymbalta has made a...
- Hello 18th September 2006
... therapy, which I had never tried and put me on two meds; Flexeril and Percocet 10/325. I had never taken muscle relaxers...
... issues resolved with effective medications such as Flexeril (muscle relaxant) and Percocet (an opiate combined...
- Seizure meds for muscle spasms 29th August 2006
... I take Morphine for general pain and baclofen and flexeril for muscle spasms. I can tell you that when I took ... absolutely nothing for the spasms. The baclofen and flexeril combo was far more effective. Most individuals who...
- switching from fentanyl (duragesic) to methadone 15th August 2006
... meds.
Hes been on avinza, hydrocodone, oxycodone, flexeril , skelaxin, neurontin, and god knows what else. Nothing...
- Baclofen vs other muscle relaxants? 31st July 2006
... would be appreciated!
As background - I've tried Flexeril (didn't work), Skelaxin (side effects more than help...
... I Can't take Flexeril during the day either but at night it works really...
... Hey Vickie-
I've used Skelaxin & Flexeril . The Skelaxin didn't make me as sleepy as the Flexeril...
... can function on it. you do not feel all drugged like flexeril and baclofin makes you feel. I swear, I take one flexeril...
... have NEVER had hallucinations in my life!!
I DO take Flexeril and have no problem with sedation during the day....
... know how that goes.
As far as my experience with Flexeril , I tried some years ago and didn't really feel much...
... I was on flexeril and it didn't help.I have been on zanaflex for 8 months...
... Skelaxin did absolutely nothing for me whatsoever..
Flexeril made me feel exhausted 24/7 and also a numb sensation...
- Very Rough Day!! Pain holding at 8.5 30th July 2006
... Neurontin, Lexapro and told me to stop the Skelaxin. Flexeril is now in place of that, but I will only take that...
- Hep please: PM doc now wants me to see a neurologist! 27th July 2006
... relate.I had went to a PM and they started me out on flexeril and done 1 injection.They hit the s1 nerve.I never...
- Worried about addiction 13th July 2006
... issues but the other pain is still there. I've taken Flexeril for a few years, can feel the spasms again; take Ultram...
- Muscle spasms after nerve blocks...Skelaxin anyone? 10th July 2006
... didn't make me feel really sleepy and tired like th Flexeril does which was a plus. I have 2 kids and didn't want...
- Zanaflex? 7th July 2006
... the pain doctor give you anything just for pain? The flexeril works MUCH better in concert with percocet or vicodin...
- Use of two LA pain meds? 6th July 2006
... relafen, clinoril, cymbalta, neurontin, gabatril, flexeril , skelaxin, zanaflex. Unfortunately, I seem to be...
- Surgery & Pain Managment 4th July 2006
... issues. Phenegren for "fun house" effect of vertigo. Flexeril for back spasms. (jeeze I sound like a pharmacy)....
- going to the PM for the first time next friday 29th June 2006
... number and my rheumy's and they gave me a script for Flexeril and Tramadol and said they would call my docs on Monday...
- What pain killer cocktail do you take? 29th June 2006
... SKelaxin - for muscle spasms but did nothing for me
Flexeril - for muscles spasms, not sure if it helped but the ... & it feels great. I used a heating pad along with Flexeril & personally the heating pad helped more.
OTC Thermocare...
- Better Muscle Relaxer 15th June 2006
... Okay I have three choices.
1. Valium
2. Flexeril
3. Soma
I can function on the valium during the ... day. I cannot of the Flexeril and have no idea on the soma as it was just prescribed...
... valium, but it will get somewhat better over time. The flexeril will make you a little sleepy, but wont have the diazapam...
- How do I combat Daytime Sleepness? 14th June 2006
... Flexeril is a heavy drug. if I take a 10mg I am out for 16...
... medication could cause the excess drowsiness. For example, Flexeril doesn't even phase me in the sense of being drowsy...
... Currently I am taking MS Contin, Percocet, Cymbalta, Flexeril , Nuerontin and Trazadone (for sleep) daily. I also...
- ESI went fine--for the most part 5th June 2006
... have some ultram, oxycotin, hydrocodone, celebrex, flexeril and some others??? So if you have any ideas that would...
- Pain med question 3rd June 2006
... killers the dr has given me. I have oxycotin, vicodin, flexeril and a few others, but I end up feeling so wierd. ...
... killers the dr has given me. I have oxycotin, vicodin, flexeril and a few others, but I end up feeling so wierd. ...
- Is prescribing 3 different pain meds common practice? 29th May 2006
... was prescribing me. I currently have in my cubbard: flexeril , ultram, oxycotin, vicodin, elavil, wellbutrin, celebrex...
- I want a new label!!! "Function enhancer" not pain pill 28th May 2006
... Methadone, 3600mgs of Neurontin daily, and 30 mgs of flexeril a day. I have only recently had the Methadone upped...
- new med,have a question 22nd May 2006
...
Have you tried any of the muscle relaxants? Flexeril ? Baclofen? There are a couple others used more often ... again!!), but many have had some success. I do take Flexeril and it has helped me.
You have my sympathies!!...
- Muscle relaxant Q 11th May 2006
... about, that with the muscle relaxant I'm on (which is Flexeril 10mg three times a day) that I should be fine even...
- Constipation and Blood in Stool!!! 4th May 2006
... breakthrough pain, 10-20mg of oxycontin 2-3 times a day, flexeril 10mg three times a day, and Zofran up to 3 times a...
- Need Help with Meds 4th May 2006
... night because it knocks her out. She takes only the flexeril during the day. She said unfortunately she has still...
- Starting new med...Oxycontin 30th April 2006
... the dosage-->2-3 times a day as needed for nausea
Flexeril : 10mg--->3 times a day (muscle relaxant)
Dulcolax...
- New meds, what do you think?? 29th April 2006
... There are many other good muscle relaxers such as Flexeril and even Baclofen and of course Soma as suggested...
... does help me.......one of the other posters mentioned Flexeril , but I can't take that at all......it makes me sooooo...
... if not then you've not wasted a wad of money.
Flexeril is very cheap in comparison to Baclofen but Baclofen...
- Whatcha think? 27th April 2006
... why they might be hesitant to give that rather than flexeril ?...
... don't know why they would be more so Baclofen than Flexeril ...
I know they are like that about Soma.
Probably...
- Tizanidine 18th April 2006
... other muscle relaxants before namely Baclofen and Flexeril and I think the Tizanidine works better, at least...
- Am I asking for something that is out of line? 7th April 2006
... ..... I do take Topamax. I also take Baclofen and Flexeril because of the muscle spasms. I also use 3 lidoderm...
- Really need some advice on neck pain 4th April 2006
... It was suggested by another post to try to take the flexeril on a regula basis and I have been, but I have been...
... Sorry to hear things aren't getting better. If the Flexeril is making you feel that way I would ask the doc if...
... I can tell you that my mother was recently put on flexeril and is having the same problem. She is waking up in ... that you aren't the only one with that side effect of flexeril !
Tina :)...
... everyone for all your replies! I do have to say that the flexeril must be helping because I have pretty much been headache ... free for three days. Last week a combination of flexeril , vicodin, and naproxen stopped a really bad headache...
... EMG or anything. She said to take the elavil if the flexeril quit working. I told her about my side effects from ... the flexeril and she advised me to keep taking it. But.....I am...
... questions about the topomax! I will be taking the flexeril for a couple more weeks until my body has adjusted...
- Med allergies, what's next? 24th March 2006
... just refused to give BT meds) and am on Baclofen and Flexeril for spasms and of course the Lidocaine patches. I...
- Husbands Meds ????? 22nd March 2006
... nothing for me. My dr has prescribed to me, Wellbutrin, Flexeril , celebrex, motrin, vicodin, ultram, and percocet....
- Newbie with a question--Please respond 22nd March 2006
... aintaining" (for what it's worth) with MS Contin, Baclofen, flexeril , Xanex and Lidocaine patches, ice and a TENS Unit...
- Calling all Topamax Users (topiramate) 6th March 2006
... for? I admit between the three, elavil, topomax, and flexeril , I think I am going to be a zombie. I am happy to...
... recall having any weird dreams---I sure did when I took flexeril tho. Bad dreams!! If I'm having any dreams now,...
- Soma 3rd February 2006
... abuse potential. It is not a pain killer, nor is the flexeril . If you are taking more than prescribed on a regular...
... them to sleep. Everyone is different. Same with Flexeril , Robaxin and Skelaxin. Nothing, felt nothing, no...
... them to sleep. Everyone is different. Same with Flexeril , Robaxin and Skelaxin. Nothing, felt nothing, no...
- Natural muscle relaxer/pain management Dr. 3rd February 2006
... some relief. I take a 0.25 mg. Xanax and a 10 mg. Flexeril before bed to relax my TMJ and help me sleep. Sometimes...
... Gabe, thanks for the welcome. Last night, I took a Flexeril and a magnesium pill before bed. I woke up in agony...
- Doctor treats me like addict. 11th January 2006
... anything! Not even a non narcotic muscle relaxer like Flexeril ! he said there is absolutely no kind of medicine out ... excellent compassionate dentist, and he was giving me Flexeril 5mg. and Vicodin ES and i was pain free and feeling...
- Any other muscle relaxers out there?? 23rd December 2005
... given Soma by my GP a few years back after trying both Flexeril (puts me to sleep) and Skelaxin (does nothing). Aside...
... under control. My gosh, when I tried things like Flexeril and those types I was so drugged I couldn't function...
- ketorolac??? 15th December 2005
... tried Lodine (Diclofenac), Celebrex, voltaron, and flexeril , none of which worked. is this one any different?...
- Update I finally quit 10th December 2005
... what they say about it tomorrow. They also gave me Flexeril and Celebrex to take, but I hate just throwing meds...
... what they say about it tomorrow. They also gave me Flexeril and Celebrex to take, but I hate just throwing meds...
- Baclofen info? 10th December 2005
... vertebre and bulging discs, dx of DDD 10 years) I was on flexeril , zanaflex, and soma before,(Not all at the same time...
- Remember Me?? Long Read! Sorry! 8th December 2005
... fatigue. I can GO to sleep thanks to things like Flexeril , and Lunesta, and Elavil, but I can't STAYasleep!...
- Celebrex? 6th December 2005
... old/have DDD and I've been on lodine, voltaron, and flexeril for pain...none have really worked but my doc. just...
- 20 years old and dependant on painkillers. 3rd December 2005
... to move on to painkillers, its inevitable. I am on flexeril , have been for years, and i love it. It just stopped...
