What Is Cyclobenzaprine Used For? (Cont.)

Cyclobenzaprine Use in Children

Cyclobenzaprine is not approved to treat muscle spasms in children younger than 15 years old. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using cyclobenzaprine in children.
 

Off-Label Cyclobenzaprine Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend cyclobenzaprine for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. Sometimes, cyclobenzaprine is used off-label to help relieve fibromyalgia pain. Occasionally, cyclobenzaprine is also used off-label to help people sleep, although this is not a widely accepted practice.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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