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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Flexeril	7.7	6.71	3.35	10
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride	7.33	7.05	3.51	9
Advil Gel Caplets	6	6.68	0	2
Soma	4.4	3.95	4.04	5
Asprin + Caffeine + Orphenadrine citrate	4	3.94	2.91	6

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Effectiveness of Flexeril by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Flexeril, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	3.8%	3.8%	88.5%	3.8%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	7.7%	80.8%	7.7%	3.8%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	3.7%	92.6%	3.7%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	7.7%	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%
Digestion	0%	3.7%	92.6%	3.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	3.8%	96.2%	0%	0%
Energy	3.7%	14.8%	59.3%	14.8%	7.4%
Eyesight	0%	3.8%	92.3%	3.8%	0%
Memory	0%	7.7%	92.3%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	3.8%	96.2%	0%	0%
Pain	3.8%	11.5%	50%	19.2%	15.4%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	96.2%	0%	3.8%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	3.7%	18.5%	51.9%	14.8%	11.1%
Stress Level	0%	7.7%	88.5%	3.8%	0%

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Commonly Reported Flexeril Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	96%	4%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Bleeding	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	92.9%	0%	0%	0%	7.1%
Cold Symptoms	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Confusion	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Constipation	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	76%	12%	8%	4%	0%
Drowsiness	50%	6.2%	31.2%	6.2%	6.2%
Dry Mouth	75%	8.3%	16.7%	0%	0%
Fatigue	69.2%	11.5%	11.5%	3.8%	3.8%
Fever	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	92%	0%	4%	4%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	85.7%	0%	0%	14.3%	0%
Lethargy	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	88%	4%	8%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Flexeril Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Addiction	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Back Pain	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Blurred Vision	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Discolored Urine	92.9%	0%	0%	7.1%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Increased Urination	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Lethargy	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Muscle Cramping	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	0%
Redness	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Runny Nose	92.9%	0%	7.1%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Sweating	92.9%	0%	0%	0%	7.1%
Tremors	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Flexeril

Since taking Flexeril Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	2.6%
Fall	2.6%

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2.6%

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User Comments about Flexeril

25 Nov 2011	Flexeril is a life saver when my back goes out, loosens up all muscles for quick rehab. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Oct 2011	flexiril has a relief to my pain —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 Oct 2010	flexeril helps moderately with my pain but, the drowsiness in the morning when you wake up is horrible. It takes awhile to get focused. —Posted by teka g. Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Aug 2010	I would not take it again, it landed me in the hospital and was an overall scary experience. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Jul 2010	I took 5mg during the day, and doubled up and took 10mg at bedtime since the higher dose caused increase drowsiness. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use