Posted by yxibow on December 12, 2006, at 23:51:45
In reply to Re: Is flexeril addictive? » Mandy, posted by Jay on December 11, 2006, at 12:17:12
> > I have always had awful insomnia. Recently my doc put me on flexeril for muscle spasms. Instead of taking throughout the day, I took 3 at night and slept great. Question is can I become addicted and start needing more and more? i am bipolar and on lamictal,wellbutrin,lexapro and klonopin at night(but the klonopin does nothing for sleep). Thanks
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> Hi....no, I don't think this med is. It is actually a tricyclic med, similar to antidepressants like Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Nortriptyline, etc. So I have never heard of any addiction problems with Flexeril. Sometimes Amitriptyline is used for pain as well. Jay
>I'd hardly call it addictive, I found the stuff such a vile tricyclic of the various offerings my doctor was willing to give me instead of Soma that I stopped pretty much after the first day or two.
But I'm glad it is helping you for your muscle spasms. Everyone is different and that's great.
-- another Jay
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