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i have chronic back pain however try not to take medication unless i have to. i have left over flexeril 5mg from a prescription written in dec. 2009 and expires 2010. is it safe to take for muscles spasms or should i toss it. i like to keep some in my cabinet because the few times my back gets really bad i am unable to get out of bed. ## Flexeril contains the active ingredient Cyclobenzaprine, which is a muscle relaxant and you should contact your doctor for a new prescription, because it does lose efficacy past the expiration date, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. This creates the danger of overdose, by taking more, to get the relief you need. Almost all medications have a limited shelf life and will start to lose efficacy past that date. Are there any other quest...

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I have been on flecainide 150mg twice daily since about 2008 and i have had an Ablation in 2010 which did not work. I have two questions first has any one had extreme almost abilatating fatique ? After complaining to my doctor he had me run on the treadmill and did other test but can not explain the source of the fatique. So I started researching it on my own. My other question has anyone had a second ablation and it did not work ? I have rhematiod arthritist but this suck so much worst than the pain. ## Hello, Phil! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. Yes, fatigue is a known side effect of this medication and it is known to be severe, almost debilitating in some people that take it. You may also experience abdominal pain, visual disturbances ...

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A year ago I had a catheter ablation . Been on Flecanide for 20 years after the op they cut my dosage to 50 mg twice a day . I recently had a weekly heart monitor fitted and the result being a 7 second occurrence which has made the doctor tell me to stop the flecanide right away as it could cause sudden cardiac death and to dial 999 when my heart goes out of sync again Is it me or does this all seem very contradictory ## Hello, Paul! How are you doing? Your doctor didn't replace it with a different medication? Yes, that seems very contradictory and odd. Is there any way you can see someone else to get a second opinion? ## Hi since I've stopped the flecanide I have been blue lighted to hospital twice with episodes of AF . Whilst in hosp I was informed that at 58 I am to old to be...

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I am taking medicines for my hip joint pain due to my accident ten years before, i want to know wat exactly these medicnes for and whether they contain steriod or have any significant other side effect. NOFYMAG and OMEZ(Omeprazole capsules IP 20 mg)BEFORE FOOD TWICE DALY and Flexispaz (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals) After Breakfast, and doing Exercises recommended by Physiotherapist Twice a day. PLEASE LET ME KNOW About the Medicines. ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, it is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to prevent, or treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD and ulcers. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. Flexispaz contains the active ingredients Lornoxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, and Thiocolchicoside, which ...

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Is Flexeril similar to Roxcets? ## NO! Not the same type of drug at all. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant containing Cyclobenzaprine. Roxicet is a narcotic pain reliever containing Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. ## No Flexeril is a strong and good muscle reaxant, also causes sleepiness, Roxicet is a STRONG!!! Narcotic. ## I have flexeril that expired in 2007... can I still take it if the bottle says it should be yellow and its more of a peachish color....? No odor.

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I suffered from severe sciatica about 8 months ago. I was taking heavy doses of NSAIDS as they were the only thing that helped with the pain. My doctor proscribed me flexerol to help with muscle spasms. 2 weeks into taking flexerol as proscribed, I was hospitalized for what I thought was a heart attack. It turned out I had tetracardia and my heart rate was 200 bpm. The doctors told me I was having panic attacks and basically dismissed me after that. I thought this was crap as I am 28 and have never had any problems with anxiety or panic attacks. I immediatlywill quit takinga Flexerol. After discharge I had continuing problems with chest pain and shortness of breath. It is now 6 months later and I am completely off NSAIDs. I still have problems with chest pain and shortness of breath. Th...

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In 2005 I was diagnosised with a compressed disc and degenerative back disease and I also had developed some arthritis. I started taking Flex Protex and immediately got pain relief for the arthritis. As I continued to take it I started to notice that the back pain had lessened. I am now pain free in my lower back and can pick up all my grandkids. I believe that product grew back the cartliage in my back. I don't see why it wouldn't help with knee and hip pain, also. I recommend it to people all the time but a lot of people just tell me that they are too far gone. I really feel sorry for them because I know that Flex Protex works. It took about a year for all my back pain to be gone but it was wonderful when it left. Nothing is going to be an over night fix so don't listen to...

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Would like to know if anyone is experiencing leg and foot swelling and weight gain. Gained 20lbs. In 1 month after starting levimer flexpen. Feet and legs are huge with swelling ## Hello, Rochelle! How are you doing? Yes, it has been known to cause that, according to the side effect listings as provided by the FDA, other side effects may include itching, joint pain, shakiness and nightmares. However, this is a symptom you need to have checked out by your doctor, because that type of edema can cause serious health problems, if left to continue. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Could someone tell me if they have seen a round tablet with green flecked topside and white the bottom side, with the imprint T R 200 on it? I think the imprint is on the green side. What I have been told is that it is some kind of pain relief/muscle relaxant, but would like to know what it is. Someone gave it to my son for relief from Fibro symptoms, and I would like to know what he is taking. Is it even a legal drug? ## I just located a pill from Australia that seems to fit your description pretty accurately: "Tramadol Sandoz SR 200mg - round, flat, with facet; consisting of a white-coloured and a green-coloured layer. The green-coloured side is embossed with “TR 200â€." Referenced from: mydr.com.au/medicines/cmis/tramadol-sandoz-sr-twice-daily-sus...

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round yellow tablet with TL 177 ## I was given Topamax 100 m.g. to add to my PTSD cocktail of meds--I was still having terror nightmares and anxiety. It seemed to help as I recall 8 yrs later. After about 2-3 weeks, one day I started seeing silvery flashes at my eye perimeters when I blinked. The next day, every time I blinked, and sometimes when I didn't, I saw huge silvery flashes and was really worried..brain tumor??? Anyway, because the symptom was in the eyes, I got an emergency appointment with an opthalmologist (MD). He said my eyes were fine and asked about what medications I had recently added to the ones I used for depression and anxiety. Bingo! When I said Topamax, he jumped immediately and said, Oh, that's it! I've found about 20% using Topamax have acute symptom...

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I have been taking xarelto 20 mg for 5 months for blood clot in right leg,and today got a cramp in my left culf and can't Getrid of pain.any advise?! ## If the pain is much worse when you flex and raise your toes, you should go to the emergency room. That is a sign of a blood clot. Im assuming you mean calf. That is what happened to me and I ignored it until I ended up in the hospital with multiple clots in my lung. I am also on xarelto now. They told me if I have calf pain I need to be checked immediately.

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I am having lower vertebra back pain , I cant sit properly because of the pain.......doctor prescribed a medicine k/n as flexura d.......is it a good pain relief ? I dont know why am having so much weakness....... He also suggested me to do exercises..... ## Flexura-D contains Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and Metaxalone, which is a muscle relaxant, so yes, it should help with your pain. However, the only way to know for sure is to actually try it and see. Learn more Diclofenac details here. Learn more Metaxalone details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Doctor I am 38 years of age and having Early degenerative lumbosacral Spondylsis - In the year 2010 I had had the problem detected as at that time I was unable to make my body straight. After takin...

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which is a more potent drug, soma 350 or flexeril ## The Soma is much more potent and effective as a muscle relaxant. The Flexeril tends to be very mild and only helps with slight muscle spasms. Learn more Soma details here. Learn more Flexeril details here. Which one has been prescribed for you? ## Soma is more potent, but I'm on Balcofen 20mg And it's working better and it's safer in the way of balking out!! ## I take soma daily and it has never effected me as bad as a flexeril . It knocked me on my butt ## Does one need a prescription if ordered from Canada? ## Soma is a drug that gives relief from muscle pain and spasms. Don't know any one in Tn. That will write prescription. If anyone knows of such any help will be appreciated.

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I've been on Flecainide for around 8 years and so far no issues. My last major breakthrough was March 2011. I have the occasional PVC but nothing major. I got a new set of prescriptions and one of them was 150mg tablets from AvKare. I started with these and about a week later I started having issues. Numerous PVCs, episiodes of afib that lasted anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. I had some leftover tablets from the prior prescription and stared taking those (while taking the new prescriptions for the rest of my meds) I'm feeling better and episodes are only occurring when I'm sleeping and I'm hoping by the end of the week I'll be back to normal. I'm thinking I got a bad batch of pills but I don't know how to confirm it. Any suggestions? ## How are you doing, now? Ha...

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I had 2 cataract surgeries last year. The second one the first part of Nov. 2014, both times the Prednisone left me weak. But I recovered quickly. The middle of Nov. I had my heart shocked to restore proper rytrhym. After that I started taking flecanide. 3 months later. I kept getting physically weaker & finally figured out it was the Flecanide causing this. I quit taking it & felt better immediatly. I am not recuperating. light excercise exhausts me. So I'm not getting stronger. Don"t know what to do. ## Hello, Ron! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry about the problems you're having. Is your doctor aware that you stopped taking the Flecainide? The FDA lists it as being used to treat or prevent irregular heart beat. Its typical side effects may possibly include ...

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This i found in my daughters drawer told mr it was some kinda muscle relaxer;its very small and round color looks as though its orange and has a #10 on one side and on other side is#203 do you know what this is ## Watch her cash flow for awhile...make her tell you what she has and spends it on. Most young people pay about $5 per pill, unless hard core users of oxy... You're the mom. Catch it early to help her! Teens don't take muscle relaxers for pain. They give a dreamy feeling like pot that teens like. ## Hello, Pixie! How are you? Is the marking possibly IG 283? Can you please double check? If so, then yes, it contains 10mgs of Cyclobenzprine, the active ingredient in Flexeril. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache.

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I Had A Ruptured Brain AneurysmAnd One Of The Side Effects Was I couldn1t walk. i was prescribed flexeril fornthe cramps. somehow I have 2 different pills in the same bottle.1 is yellow goldish with d32 on one side and the other one is white with e10 on one side and a line through the middle on the other side. which one is the original pill or are they both flexeril or its generic. please help ## Hello, Tiny! How are you doing? Sorry about the health issues that you've been suffering. The tablet with the D 32 marking contains 10mgs of the muscle relaxant Cyclobenzaprine. Learn more Cyclobenzaprine details here. A round, white tablet with an E over 10 on one side and just a score line on the other is listed as containing 100mgs of Labetalol, which is most commonly used to treat high ...

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Had afib since 2006. Had a cardiac ablation 1 week ago. Dr put me 50mg of flecainide a day. 5 days later started severe lower back pain and severe lower a dominant pain. So bad today I had to be taken to ER in ambulance. Blood work and CT scan were normal. Heart rate was 160 in ambulance. Was released and told the pain is muscle skeletal issue. Still in lots of pain. Is this related to the flecainide? ## Hello, Traci! How are you? I'm sorry that you're so miserable. Yes, those symptoms could be due to the medication. It has been known to cause those side effects in some people that take it, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, headache, constipation, weakness and blurred vision. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need to try a different medication.

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I am a 20 year old female. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with "chronic constipation." I have a bowel movement probably 1-2 times a week. I have had 2 colonoscopies and a flex sig done, and everything appeared to be normal. I have tried every remedy there is: fruit, fiber, laxs, stool softener, enema, exercise, and nothing seems to do the trick. Recently my dr started me on Linzess. I have been taking it for 2 weeks now. So far my bowel movements have not improved while taking Linzess. I spoke with my dr and they suggested that I add miralax to my daily routine along with Linzess. I have not had any improvement with my bowel movements while taking miralax and linzess. Can anyone give me advice or their input? Has anyone else had the same issues? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE!! P...

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Prescribed in 2008, how long is this medicine safe to take? ## The tablet with this marking contains 10mgs of Cyclobenzaprine, the active ingredient in Flexeril, which is a muscle relaxant. This medication doesn't get dangerous, after the expiration date, but it does lose effectiveness over time, so it will not work as well as it did, when it was new. If you have need of such a medication, you should see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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