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Reviewer: lilinjunjun35, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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this medicine made my husband not able to walk on his own and very mean. people thought he was on some kind of street drug, it is a very dangerous drug i will never let him take it again.
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Reviewer: Skippy74, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was forced to change from flexeril to this medication by my insurance company. After taking this medication for just two months I was extremely weak, confused, slept constantly, short of breath, dizzy, depressed to the point of suicide. I also experienced nausea and vomiting. I had been taking cyclobenzaprine for years with no problems. If it hadn't been for my ill Golden Retreiver, I know
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Reviewer: Pammie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was prescribed this drug by a Brain & Spine specialists, following an auto accident which further aggravated my spine & neck plus created additional, new damage including ligament damage, herniated discs, and pinched cervical & spinal nerves. The overall body pain (joint, nerve, muscular) was so strong & constant for 4 months I could not sleep. The Spine guy prescribed this as
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have MS for 20 years. Been taking Baclofen 25mg x 5 or 6... 125 to150mg per a day to reduce spasticity and help me walk. Too many gives me visual hallucinations and am tired but that is MS anyway. Can't imagine being able to bend anything without this drug. My legs and shoulders are still very stiff
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Reviewer: nodrugs, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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The drug has not helped and is causing more pain and anxiety. I'm sorry that I did not consult with the pharmacist before taking it.
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