Is cyclobenzaprine is like percocet

Answer 1

No

Cyclobenzaprine, best known under brands such as Flexeril, Fexmid, Amrix, and Apo-Cyclobenzaprine in Canada, is a muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms. Cyclobenzaprine is structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants (TCA's), a very old class of antidepressants, however cyclobenzaprine is NOT an antidepressant.

Valium is brand name of the drug diazepam. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, a large group of drugs used to treat many conditions, including skeletal/muscle problems. Other examples of benzodiazepines include Xanax (alprazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), Klonopin/Rivotril (clonazepam), Restoril (temazepam), Serax (oxazepam), and Versed (midazolam).

Valium is used a muscle relaxant, and it is often considered to be the most effective, but its mode of action is compleatly different from cyclobenzaprine. Valium tends to be used for short periods of time or used as needed because it has a small abuse potential and can be addictive. However in some cases chronic use of Valium is considered acceptable. Cyclobenzaprine is also typically used short term but it is more often preferred for long term use because it has no abuse potential and is not addictive.