Flexeril (muscle relaxer)

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  1. Aug 8, 2009 #1
    metalhead

    metalhead Bobtail Member

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    I have a quick question...

    I start school on Monday, which means drug test on Monday. No biggie, BUT, every now and then I have some hellacious back pain...rarely. I am prescribed Flexeril, a muscle relaxer, for it, and wouldn't you know it, my back is killing me today. My question is, does anyone know if I would be screwing myself over by taking it? Will I fail the drug test and screw all this up for myself? Would I be better off just not taking it or is it ok to take since I won't be on the road yet and its prescribed?
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2009 #2
    PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    they're not going to test for or find cyclobenzaprine. But I wouldn't try to drive on it all day either. The drowsiness is pronounced particularly when it starts to wear off.
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2009 #3
    MM71

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    Try naproxen it may become your new best friend.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2009 #4
    kwray

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    Anything that causes drowsiness you don't even want to get caught with in the truck. I agree with MM71...try naproxen.
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2009 #5
    danelady

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    Off topic here..just want to say your #### dog is beautiful.
     
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  8. Aug 9, 2009 #6
    luvmyhubby

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    LOL, I must be one hardcore drug user cuz flexeril does NOTHIN for me....
     
    luvmyhubby, Aug 9, 2009
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  9. Aug 10, 2009 #7
    KO1927

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    I was going to say ask your local pharmacist; but it looks like one already answered.
     
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