Compare Flexeril vs. Norgesic
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relaxes your muscles.
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is widely used to treat muscle spasms and is available as a generic, but it shouldn't be used long-term.
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3.5/ 5 average rating with 1064 reviewsforFlexeril
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Upsides
- Can relieve pain associated with muscle spasms.
- Available as a generic medication.
- Can be used by pregnant women, but talk to your doctor about it first.
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Downsides
- Can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Not meant for long-term therapy.
- Not recommended in elderly patients, people with glaucoma, or in people with heart conditions (like rhythm problems, heart failure, or recent heart attack).
- Can make you have dry mouth.
- Not effective for muscle spasms caused by brain or spinal injuries.
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Used for
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- Liquid
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Price
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Reviews
1064 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Norgesic (Orphenadrine / Aspirin / Caffeine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
- Taking other medications for your mood
- Dizziness and sleepiness
- Alcohol or drug use
- Age over 65 years
- Heart attack or stroke
- Recent heart attack
- Heart rhythm problems
- Heart failure
- Dehydration
- Older than 65 years
- Dehydration
- Overactive Thyroid
- Overactive thyroid
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