Flexeril and Angiopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Angiopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zantac, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Angiopathy when taking Flexeril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,789 people who have side effects when taking Flexeril 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 Angiopathy?

Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels) is found to be associated with 713 drugs and 881 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Angiopathy.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

34,789 people reported to have side effects when taking Flexeril.
Among them, 57 people (0.16%) have Angiopathy.

Among these 57 people:

What is the gender of people who have Angiopathy when taking Flexeril? *

female: 55.36 %
male: 44.64 %

What is the age of people who have Angiopathy when taking Flexeril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flexeril? *

Zantac: 28 people, 49.12%
Prilosec: 23 people, 40.35%
Zometa: 22 people, 38.60%
Prevacid: 19 people, 33.33%
Zocor: 18 people, 31.58%
Xanax: 18 people, 31.58%
Aspirin: 18 people, 31.58%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 17 people, 29.82%
Lipitor: 17 people, 29.82%
Zyrtec: 17 people, 29.82%

What are other side effects people have besides Angiopathy? *

Pain: 35 people, 61.40%
Stress And Anxiety: 32 people, 56.14%
High Blood Pressure: 30 people, 52.63%
Injury: 29 people, 50.88%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 28 people, 49.12%
Emotional Distress: 26 people, 45.61%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 25 people, 43.86%
Constipation: 24 people, 42.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 23 people, 40.35%
Fall: 23 people, 40.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 24.56%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 9 people, 15.79%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 14.04%
Heart Attack: 6 people, 10.53%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 8.77%
Pain: 5 people, 8.77%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 7.02%
Depression: 3 people, 5.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 5.26%
Bone Erosion: 2 people, 3.51%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Flexeril) and Flexeril (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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