Flexeril and Mefenamic acid drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) and Mefenamic acid (mefenamic acid). Common drug interactions include malaise among females and fatigue among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Flexeril and Mefenamic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Flexeril?
Flexeril has active ingredients of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 38,308 Flexeril users. Check the latest studies of Flexeril.
What is Mefenamic acid?
Mefenamic acid has active ingredients of mefenamic acid. It is often used in painful menstrual periods. eHealthMe is studying from 4,844 Mefenamic acid users. Check the latest studies of Mefenamic acid.
32 people who take Flexeril and Mefenamic acid together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Mefenamic Acid, by gender? *:
female:
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Chest discomfort
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Gastric cancer (stomach cancer)
- Pain
- Pancreatic carcinoma (pancreatic cancer)
- Surgery
- Abdominal discomfort
- Brain injury
- Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
male:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Abscess limb (limb infection)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Cyst (a closed sac)
- Drug ineffective
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Skin ulcer
- Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
What are the common drug interactions of Flexeril and Mefenamic Acid, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Abscess limb (limb infection)
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Cyst (a closed sac)
- Drug ineffective
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Skin ulcer
- Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland)
- Enterocolitis (inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon)
40-49:
- Brain injury
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Surgery
- Blood glucose decreased
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Hysterectomy
- Influenza
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleurae, which causes pain when breathing)
50-59:
- Injection site reaction
60+:
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Joint swelling
- Pain
- Peripheral coldness
- Skin disorder (skin disease)
- Hospitalisation
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 28.12%
- Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 25.00%
- Pain: 8 people, 25.00%
- High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 25.00%
- Sleep Disorder: 7 people, 21.88%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 21.88%
- Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 6 people, 18.75%
- Erection Problems: 6 people, 18.75%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 15.62%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 12.50%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Flexeril (38,308 reports)
- Mefenamic acid (4,844 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Flexeril:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Mefenamic acid:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Flexeril and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Mefenamic acid and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride and mefenamic acid (the active ingredients of Flexeril and Mefenamic acid, respectively), and Flexeril and Mefenamic acid (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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