Flexeril and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke 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 1 - 6 months also take Vioxx, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke 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 Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 850 drugs and 1,089 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

On Jul, 12, 2026

34,789 people reported to have side effects when taking Flexeril.
Among them, 30 people (0.09%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Flexeril when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Flexeril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 23.33%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 23.33%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 7 people, 23.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 20.00%
Heart Attack: 6 people, 20.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 13.33%
Depression: 4 people, 13.33%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 8 people, 26.67%
Depression: 3 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 10.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 6.67%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 6.67%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 6.67%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 2 people, 6.67%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 2 people, 6.67%

* 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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