Info on Flexeril / cyclobenzaprine? helpful hints?

Posted by annewoodmayo @annewoodmayo, May 23, 2024

Hello, friends!
New doctor started me on Flexeril / cyclobenzaprine. 5 mg 3x/daily for back pain / arthritis-autoimmune.

What do you all think that I, as a new patient to this med, need to know about it?

I haven't been taking it that way. So far, few side effects.
I'm wondering if I should be taking this all the time, or just when I feel like it would help.
I've been dealing with pain for 30+ years and pretty much have gotten out of the habit of taking pain meds routinely because of allergies, etc. Mostly used topical treatments for a little relief, and rarely "big guns" when excruciating.

THANK YOU

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ollie2018 | @ollie2018 | Jan 30, 2025

I always have on hand, but, only the if needed. Seems to work great and I wake up refreshed

4corazon | @4corazon | Dec 29, 2025

In reply to @annewoodmayo "Hi, pb50! Thank you for taking the time to reply. What does "PRN" mean? Anne" + (show)

@annewoodmayo PRN means as needed

carol1024 | @carol1024 | Dec 30, 2025

I have flexeril too. It is a sorta fast acting medicine so I just take it when I think I need it. I also am on pain meds and been dealing with back issues too for over 25 years. I've read that if you take too much of a muscle relaxer it actually causes the muscles to get stiff and achy.