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Fibromyalgia -- Need help on how to handle severe pain
Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (156)Comment receiving replies
Do you take the cyclobenzeprine every night? I read it should only be used for no longer than 3 weeks. My current PCP is reluctant to provide me enough pills to take every night even though I try to only take them when my night time pain is severe enough to interfere with my sleep. I also started a stretching routine in the mornings. Thanks.
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This is a very strong muscle relaxant. I passed out after the first pill.
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Three weeks to 3 months is a guideline, with time off it for a few months, then resuming as needed. Those are what you are referring to. But I've been on it for many years, 10 mgs nightly seven days per week. I have regular checkups with rheumatologist and primary care physician, as well as periodic cardiology visits and full blood work.
No issues. It is a muscle relaxant, so the one concern is not taking more than what is prescribed because (as one doctor said) the heart is a muscle and you don't want to create issues with that organ in particular. I can't take amitriptilyne. Was on it and had to be "weaned" and released from it. Can't take other usually prescribed meds such as Lyrica, Cymbalta, etc. So cyclo it is for me.