Cyclobenzapr Effect On Seniors

My insurance company informed me that they will no longer cover prescription for Cyclobenzapr for patience over 65. Because of the problems seniors develop from this drug. My doctor did not know what they meant and said I could just pay for it and still get it. $4.00 at Walmart so I will continue but is the insurance co. correct or lying, is it dangerous for seniors, if so in what way? Very concerned!

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Hello,

The concerns that your insurance company expressed may actually be valid. Based on my research, the FDA states that the use of Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) In the elderly may increase the frequency and severity of adverse events associated with or without concomitant medications and should be initiated with a 5 mg dose- then titrated slowly upward.

That is the most pertinent information I can find on the matter. Maybe your doctor hasn't been informed of this yet?

Here is a link to the FDA document that I referenced from, the information is at the bottom of page 4: accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2003/017821s045lbl.pdf

You can learn more about this drug on the page for Cyclobenzaprine Details

I hope this info helps!

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