It’s considered a second-line treatment forfibromyalgia.
In studies, this drug has been found to improve sleep quality as well.
Fibromyalgia Studies
Cyclobenzaprine has been studied as a potential fibromyalgia treatment since the 1980s with mixed results.
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The successful trial also showed improvements in sleep, as well as overall improvement.
Researchers said they also saw improvements in pain, tenderness, anddepression.
Lower dosages are typically linked to fewer side effects.
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