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"There is no known expiration date for cyclobenzaprine due to lack of testing on that specific drug. Drugs generally are good for many years, slowly losing their potency. Some specific drugs quickly lose their potency and generally are noted as liquids."

Like rice, keep it in a cool dry area and it lasts for years.

Drug companies put expiration dates on drugs to keep you getting more. If you knew aspirin was good for 10 years, they would not make money off you again for 10 years.

Personally, I received a bottle of 30 pills in 2006. I have had 1 refill in 2007 since then of an additional 30 pills. 15 are left and they still have a strong effect on me when I have trouble from overexerting myself. That's 4 years later and they still work as well as the 1st day.

I use them sparingly because:

1. Drugs lose their effect on a body if used too often.

2. Side effects vary but can be avoided all together with the next point.

3. 1. I dislike medication when exercise and diet can ease pain for longer periods of time. Strengthing my core muscles and losing weight helped me more than the drugs did. My first doctor just prescribed me pills after a quick visit and x-ray of my back. A year later, I got a 2nd opinion (and 2nd refill) with another doctor and he advised a change in diet and additional exercise focused on strengthing my core. Since I see the 2nd doctor, I rarely need to take one, maybe a 2nd the 2nd day and only when I really push myself. Losing weight was the real problem.

I recommend finding a long term solution if you can. It is well worth it.

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