Methocarbamol vs Flexeril, a side effect and efficacy comparison for a female patient aged 47
This is personalized comparison of Methocarbamol vs Flexeril for a female aged 47. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA.
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On Apr, 27, 2013: 18,660 people are studied in Methocarbamol vs Flexeril
Information of patient in study:
| Gender | Age | Reason for the drug |
| Female | 43 | Treatment - back strain |
Drugs to compare:
| Drug | Ingredients | Company |
| Methocarbamol | methocarbamol | Able |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride | Mcneil Ped |
eHealthMe real world results:
For females aged 43 (±5):
Most common side effects:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Methocarbamol (Able) | Flexeril (Mcneil Ped) | |
| 1 | Nausea | Nausea |
| 2 | Anxiety | Chest Pain |
| 3 | Pain | Pain |
| 4 | Headache | Headache |
| 5 | Chest Pain | Dyspnoea |
| 6 | Dyspnoea | Back Pain |
| 7 | Drug Ineffective | Fatigue |
| 8 | Back Pain | Drug Ineffective |
| 9 | Diabetes Mellitus | Depression |
| 10 | Fatigue | Weight Increased |
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Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Methocarbamol (Able) | Flexeril (Mcneil Ped) | |
| 1 | Dizziness | |
| 2 | Back Pain | |
| 3 | Costochondritis | |
| 4 | Dehydration | |
| 5 | Convulsion | |
| 6 | Cachexia | |
| 7 | Ligament Sprain | |
| 8 | Bursitis | |
| 9 | Excoriation | |
| 10 | Fall |
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For people in general (regardless of gender or age):
Most common side effects:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Methocarbamol (Able) | Flexeril (Mcneil Ped) | |
| 1 | Nausea | Nausea |
| 2 | Anxiety | Pain |
| 3 | Pain | Depression |
| 4 | Back Pain | Anxiety |
| 5 | Depression | Fatigue |
| 6 | Dizziness | Dyspnoea |
| 7 | Chest Pain | Headache |
| 8 | Drug Ineffective | Back Pain |
| 9 | Headache | Chest Pain |
| 10 | Dyspnoea | Dizziness |
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Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
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Drug effectiveness in real world:
- Flexeril for Treatment - Back Strain reported by 3 people (updated 43 years ago)
Alternative drugs:
Side effects in real world:
On eHealthMe, Methocarbamol (methocarbamol) is often used to treat muscle spasms. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) is often used to treat muscle spasms. Find out below the conditions the drugs are used for, how effective they are, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.
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