What is Flexeril used for?

Answer by  BrighamMSIV (229)

Cyclobenzaprine (Trade name: Flexeril) is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for muscle spasms. Its principal usefulness is in regards to its long half-life (18 hours). Significant interactions include those with MAO Inhibitors and Potassium salts. Please consult your physician.

Answer by  EmmaKitty (236)

Flexeril (generic name "cyclobenzaprine") is a prescription medication known as a skeletal muscle relaxant. It blocks nerve impulses responsible for neuromuscular activity. Skeletal muscle relaxants are used to treat conditions such as muscle spasms, muscle pain, and injury. Side effects of Flexeril include drowsiness, dizziness, lack of coordination, & muscle weakness.

Answer by  TexasEm (311)

Flexeril (generic name cyclobenzaprine) is a prescription muscle relaxant. It can help relieve pain, tenderness, and stiffness associated with muscle spasm. It helps block the nerve impulses for pain acting in the brain stem rather than directly at the muscle. It is used temporarily (two to three weeks) for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Flexeril is a muscle relaxant drug. It is helpful for people to take when they have pulled or strained a muscle to decrease pain.