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Cyclobenzaprine Dosage: 5 mg vs 10 mg and the Three Week Limit

Cyclobenzaprine is dosed at 5 mg three times daily, raised to 10 mg if needed, for two to three weeks at most. Trial data shows drowsiness rising from 19 to 28 points over placebo when the dose doubles, which is the case for starting low.