Is it safe to take cyclobenzaprine for more than two weeks?
42-year-old woman
My doctor prescribed Naproxen 500 mg twice a day and cyclobenzaprine 10 mg once a day to help treat persistent upper back pain. The medications were prescribed along with recommendations to see a physiotherapist as well as to have my work position evaluated by an ergonomist. I am wondering about this since the repeats on both medications are 2x60 for Naproxen and 3x20 for cyclobenzaprine. I have read in a few places that it is not recommended to take the muscle relaxant for more than two weeks, so I am confused. I have no allergies and the only other medication I take daily is Alesse annovulant. I take vitamin D and probiotics. Thank you so much!
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Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
Hello,
First of all, you can be reassured about using the product for more than 2 weeks. It is perfectly safe to take it over a longer period of time. The mention of 2 weeks is mainly to ensure that the person has medical follow-up for pain that persists (which seems to be your case)
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
Is Naprosyn effective for your pain?
Is cyclobenzaprine effective in relieving muscle stiffness?
42-year-old woman · 3 years ago
The Naproxen seemed to help more when my pain was worse. I stopped using it for 48 hours to see the benefit (or not) rendered at that point. I have been taking it for 28 days. The muscle relaxant worked well in that I woke up with almost no pain or stiffness. The latter reappeared later in the day. I took the latter for 20 days and did not renew it immediately because I was not sure
My pain is a little more uncomfortable without the naproxen so I think I will get both renewed. I started physiotherapy two weeks ago. It seems to be paying off slowly. Thank you for the quick response.
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
It's a pleasure!
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