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10 patient evaluations for Cyclobenzaprine taken for the purpose of 'Stiffness/Spasticity'

Purposes: Muscle twitching (fasciculations), Stiffness/Spasticity, and Muscle spasms (Started Aug 12, 2011)
Date Dosage Muscle twitching (fasciculations) Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 07, 2013   ? ? ? MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • Sagen
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 38 yrs
    Mentor
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Sep 26, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 19, 2011 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 03, 2010 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 14, 2010 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 19, 2011
Advice & Tips
Was taken off by pain doc. Karen Nelson, MD
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 03, 2010
Advice & Tips
They help my stiffness and spasms quite a bit, but because of a mix up with my mail order pharmacy, I have been out for a while and it could be 2 months until I can get some more.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 14, 2010
Advice & Tips
Don't think it is working as well as it was.
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  • Miksirch
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 7 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by Miksirch
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Oct 14, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 24, 2011 15 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 24, 2011
Advice & Tips
My doctor gave me free samples because Medicare didn't cover it, she gave me months at a time, but is no longer getting them. By far, I can say this was one of the best medications I have ever taken!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • JnSma6
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 15 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by JnSma6
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Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity and Muscle spasms (Started May 10, 1998)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 31, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 09, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity, Muscle spasms in lower back, and Muscle spasms (Started Oct 09, 2003)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms in lower back Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 10, 2009 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Poor Concentration, Urinary hesitancy, Constipation, Constipation, Memory problems, Memory problems, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Headaches
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  • pecan420
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 24 yrs
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Relapse: Severe
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Severe
    Cognition: severe
    Vision: severe
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Apr 08, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 18, 2009 30 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 16, 2009 30 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 18, 2009
Advice & Tips
This works fairly well. There are times tho, that it feels like Nothing works.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 16, 2009
Advice & Tips
Just don't expect a HUGE relief.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • MSmary
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 6 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: moderate
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  • by MSmary
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Nov 10, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 16, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 05, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Urinary retention, Word finding difficulty
Date
Mar 05, 2009
Advice & Tips
I have heard of cases where if you dont follow the exact dosing instructions, it can the exact opposite effect. So if you miss a dose dont double up!!
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  • clumzychef
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 11 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Severe
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jun 12, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 24, 2008 30 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • D'awesome
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 36 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Mar 04, 2002)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 26, 2008   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 26, 2008
Advice & Tips
Take early in the evening... by 10pm, so that you have a full 8hrs to sleep. Better yet, use Zanaflex.... it's more effective.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Feb 02, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 20, 2008 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 20, 2008
Advice & Tips
Dont think it does anything.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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