Flexeril

[Lana]

Hi everyone, I just came back from the Doctors he has put me on a new medication for bedtime. This med is called Flexeril it is a muscle relaxer. Has anyone tried that? I am taking Lyrica 150mg 2 pills three times daily, Tramadol only 1 pill daily due to stomach pain, and now Flexeril only 10 mgs to start with. I am having alot of trouble with medication I always seem to be really sensitive. Which is becomeing difficult to treat the pain of Fibromyalgia. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Loftpat]

Flexeril can make you sleepy, which is why some docs just prescribe it at night. It should also help you sleep along with easing muscle spasm and pain. I used to take at night, but have been switched to Trazadone which is an older antidepressant. If the flexeril helps you sleep, that can also help with pain. Good luck.

 

[Kemene]

I also take flexeril every night before I go to bed. I does make one sleepy. When my muscles are really bad, like now, I will take more on the weekend when I can stay home. I also take an anti-depressant. Taking the two together about an hour before I go to bed makes it possible for me to sleep all night. I don't know if you drink coffee, but I find I need to limit my caffeine or it makes the muscle tightness worse.