Cyclobenzaprine
Aliases: flexeril, apo-cyclobenzaprin, fexmid, novo-cycloprine
Categories
Summary
Muscle relaxant and CNS depressant used to relieve skeletal muscle spasms and associated pain in acute musculoskeletal conditions. Sometimes prescribed off-label for treatment of fibromyalgia or as a sleep aid. Has little recreational value alone, but may potentiate some opioids. May cause drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 2-5mg | 5-10mg | 10-15mg | 15mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-45 min | 6.0-12.0 hrs | 1.0-6.0 hrs | 360-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
sedative effects diminish over 1–2 weeks of daily use
Reset
a few days