Alternatives to cyclobenzaprine
3 same-class SPL records vs cyclobenzaprine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Flexeril, Amrix
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
cyclobenzaprine ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#147 of 524); 3 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for cyclobenzaprine: This medicine treats muscle spasms caused by painful conditions.
Top FAERS reaction fields for cyclobenzaprine total 29,496 reports across 10 reactions, set beside chlorzoxazone, metaxalone, methocarbamol. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About cyclobenzaprine
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It helps relieve muscle spasms and pain.
Used for: This medicine treats muscle spasms caused by painful conditions. It is meant to be used with rest and physical therapy. It should only be used for a short time, usually 2 to 3 weeks.
3 Muscle Relaxant peers (wide set)
chlorzoxazone
RxParafon Forte
This medicine treats discomfort from muscle problems. It is used with rest and physical therapy. It helps with acute, painful muscle and bone conditions.
metaxalone
RxSkelaxin
Metaxalone treats the pain and discomfort caused by muscle problems. It is used along with rest and physical therapy. It does not directly relax your muscles, but it can make you feel sleepy, which may help.
methocarbamol
RxRobaxin
This medicine treats the discomfort caused by painful muscle problems. It is used along with rest and physical therapy. It does not directly relax your muscles.
cyclobenzaprine vs chlorzoxazone & metaxalone · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pain" shows the widest count spread between cyclobenzaprine and chlorzoxazone, metaxalone, methocarbamol in this extract (3,232-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | cyclobenzaprine | chlorzoxazone | metaxalone | methocarbamol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 4,871 | 90 | 195 | 1,639 |
| Fatigue | 3,808 | 92 | 196 | 1,531 |
| Nausea | 3,303 | 94 | 190 | 1,565 |
| Headache | 3,292 | 72 | 166 | 1,201 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 2,749 | 56 | 111 | 761 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,426 | 53 | 132 | 1,078 |
| Fall | 2,334 | 45 | 161 | 1,046 |
| Arthralgia | 2,325 | - | - | 963 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
cyclobenzaprine FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
cyclobenzaprine is FAERS corpus rank #147 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 29,496.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does cyclobenzaprine sit in FAERS report volume vs Muscle Relaxant peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for cyclobenzaprine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Flexeril SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.