Posted: 4/24/2008 6:31:12 PM EDT
| Do people take Flexeril recreationally, and if so, why? Like Xanax, I've had some (legally) and can't see a single fun thing about it. |
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclobenzaprine#Abuse [edit] Abuse Cyclobenzaprine doesn't seem to be particularly popular in recreational drug-using communities, despite having an arguably high potential for abuse. When used for illicit purposes, the drug is often referred to as "cyclone" or "mellow yellow" with recreational doses ranging from 20 to 80 mg. At these dosages, users report mild to moderate drowsiness and relaxation as the primary effects. Compared with other commonly abused CNS depressants, cyclobenzaprine's effects are considered to be mild, limiting its popularity as a recreational drug. More commonly, cyclobenzaprine is used as a potentiator of opioids, the weak and intermediate strength painkillers such as codeine, dihydrocodone, and hydrocodone most frequently. In this respect it is similar to the first-generation antihistamines and to a lesser extent like the structurally-unrelated carisoprodol. However, Cyclobenzaprine can induce moderate to severe anticholinergic effects at higher doses, as well as benzodiazepine-like sedation and often pleasurable muscle-relaxation. At even higher doses, cyclobenzaprine may cause severe ataxia, and due to excessive muscle-relaxation, and possibly disorienting side effects such as a floating sensation or other imagined movements (usually experienced when at rest.) It is important to note that cyclobenzaprine is not the only muscle relaxant with increased intensity of abuse. Soma, or carisoprodol, is a muscle relaxant that carries increased abuse potential. A handful of states such as Georgia have classified the drug as a Schedule IV controlled substance. This classification includes the majority of benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazapine sleep agents, and dextro-propoxyphene (a mild narcotic analgesic). |
probably becuase you can't remember if it did or not! thats what xanax does, calms you down to the point where you get memory loss. |
Same here. No "fun" reactions, and not even the intended prescribed one. |
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I used to take it to mellow out back in the day. I had it for back problems but liked the mellow effect.... Now I hate the stuff... I have a few full bottles around here somewhere and won't take it anymore. The shit gives me scary dreams.... Well to put it better... Sad dreams.. Like your whole family dies and I wake up screaming dreams... It does work well for my back tho.. ETA- wasted post 1000 on a fucking drug thread! Bahhhhh |
yes, and the only drug besides alcohol where you can be cool one minute, and then rodney king someone the next. |