#flexeril

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As it turns out, I do have TMJ/TMJD or whatever it’s called. It happened again the other night, but way worse this time. I’m still not able to open my mouth all the way and it hurts really bad to try. I’ve been prescribed prednisone and flexeril. I hope this helps, because if not then I’ll need to see an oral surgeon.

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My narcissistic piece of shit pill-pushing doctor always prescribes me gabapentin and random crap I don’t want and so ofc I always fill scripts and keep them for emergency situations whether for pain or mental health; every once in a blue moon I’ll just feel like being a turbonormie that day and take one and lmao

For the substance-sensitive like me, it’s like diet molly. I actually can’t even believe he wanted me on this shit 2x a day. Absolutely wild

Great energy increase, happiness, productive, then a bit of anxiety, then a bit of ???, idk, but it didn’t feel great, then literally falling asleep on the couch at 7 PM. I feel like the 2nd dose is meant to be taken when you hit the ??? phase bc that’s like a few hrs before you’re exhausted lol. I’d imagine I’d be up all night though so maybe take it even before that

When I was fresh off heroin and super medication tolerant, to the point where nothing TOUCHED my tolerance, I was prescribed 800 mg gabapentin horse tablets 3x a day hahahaha God. And I always took more than that tbh. I remember it feeling a lot better than it does now. Idk why that is. I think I’d die if I took that much now

And this doesn’t even include the Flexeril he prescribed twice a day. I’ve tried that one a few times and LMAOOOO also could not take the 2nd dose bc I would’ve been drooling on myself. That one literally just knocks me out immediately. Great for panic attacks and, well, relaxing your muscles, but jeeeeeez. Probably best saved for total emergencies or long flights.

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[painosoma]

The generic name for Robaxin is Methocarbamol, Cyclobenzaprine, being the generic name of Flexeril. Methocarbamol and Cyclobenzaprine are examples of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) that your doctor might prescribe if you have muscle pain. Robaxin and Flexeril are both effective treatments for musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms.

[painosoma]

Flexeril is a medication used to treat muscle spasms from musculoskeletal conditions. The generic name of the drug is Cyclobenzaprine. It comes under the drug class called Skeletal muscle relaxants. FDA approved it in the year 1977 for medical purposes in the United States.

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Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride

Brand Names: Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid

Generic tablets available in 5 mg and 10 mg.

Common Dosage Forms:

Tablets (Flexeril): 5 mg and 10 mg.

Tablets (Flexmid): 7.5 mg.

Capsules, extended-release (Amrix): 15 mg and 30 mg.

FDA Indications/Dosages:

Relief of skeletal muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions: The recommended dose is 15 mg per day as 5 mg three times a day or one 15 mg extended-release capsule once per day. Based on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to 30 mg extended-release dose or 10 mg three times a day. Do not use for periods longer than 3 weeks, Do not use more than 60 mg per day.

Not recommended for children under 15 years of age.

Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics: Cyclobenzaprine does not act directly on skeletal muscle or at the neuromuscular synapses. It probably exerts its effect by acting at the brain stem in the CNS. The overall effect is a reduction of tonic somatic motor activity influencing both  alpha and gamma motoneurons. Half-life can be as long as three days. Excretion of metabolized drug occurs via the kidneys.

Drug Interactions: May enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. May decrease the effects of guanethidine.

Contraindications/Precautions: Contraindicated in patients with congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrhythmias, conductive disturbances, and during acute recovery phase of myocardial infarctions. Use with caution in patients with a history of urinary retention, closed-angle glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, and also during pregnancy and lactation. Pregnancy Category B.

Adverse Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, asthenia, nausea, constipation, dyspepsia, unpleasant taste, blurred vision, headache, nervousness, and confusion.

Patient Consultation:

May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertness is required.

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

May cause dry mouth.

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children.

Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.

If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule.

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Trying to find that delicate balance of NSAID and muscle relaxant(s) that actually works and doesn’t make me feel like a zombie. 

At least if I doze off it’ll be at home?

One time I was having awful muscle spasms so I took meds and I was straight up falling asleep in the archives vault. To be fair, it’s hard to stay awake under normal circumstances in a cold, quiet vault surrounded by archival items-but yeah. I had to tell my boss I wasn’t feeling well and go home.

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I’m too tired for Monday

I’m not sleeping well which is unusual for me. Sleeping has never been my problem. I can sleep all day and night normally other than getting up for bathroom breaks. Once in a while I deal with spasticity issues that plague my sleep. That can last for a night to a week to a month but that is sporadic and the medications I take at night normally do a good job preventing those episodes. I take…

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