Flexeril and Cauda equina syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cauda equina syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cauda equina syndrome 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 Cauda equina syndrome?

Cauda equina syndrome (affecting the bundle of nerve roots) is found to be associated with 147 drugs and 281 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cauda equina syndrome.

On Jul, 03, 2026

34,789 people reported to have side effects when taking Flexeril.
Among them, 15 people (0.04%) have Cauda equina syndrome.

Could Flexeril cause Cauda equina syndrome?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cauda equina syndrome when taking Flexeril? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Cauda equina syndrome when taking Flexeril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flexeril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cauda equina syndrome? *

Weakness: 15 people, 100.00%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 15 people, 100.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 100.00%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 15 people, 100.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 53.33%
Myelitis Transverse (a neurological condition consisting of an inflammatory process of the spinal cord): 8 people, 53.33%
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (the thickening of the myocardium (muscle) of the left ventricle of the heart): 8 people, 53.33%
Kyphosis (a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (upper back)): 8 people, 53.33%
Kidney Stones: 8 people, 53.33%
Joint Swelling: 8 people, 53.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 53.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 46.67%
Back Disorder: 2 people, 13.33%

* 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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