Flexeril and Iron deficiency anaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Iron deficiency anaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Prilosec, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Iron deficiency anaemia 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 Iron deficiency anaemia?

Iron deficiency anaemia is found to be associated with 1,066 drugs and 1,203 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Iron deficiency anaemia.

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On Aug, 18, 2026

34,789 people reported to have side effects when taking Flexeril.
Among them, 60 people (0.17%) have Iron deficiency anaemia.

Could Flexeril cause Iron deficiency anaemia?

Among these 60 people:

How long have people been on Flexeril when they have Iron deficiency anaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Iron deficiency anaemia when taking Flexeril? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Iron deficiency anaemia when taking Flexeril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flexeril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Iron deficiency anaemia? *

Depression: 28 people, 46.67%
Chest Pain: 24 people, 40.00%
Fall: 23 people, 38.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 23 people, 38.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 35.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 35.00%
Pain: 20 people, 33.33%
Joint Pain: 20 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 31.67%
Headache (pain in head): 18 people, 30.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 23.33%
Pain: 9 people, 15.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 10.00%
Depression: 5 people, 8.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 6.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 6.67%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 5.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.00%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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