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What does cyclobenzaprine do to your body?
What does cyclobenzaprine do to your body?
Cyclobenzaprine acts in the brain and nervous system to lower pain and tenderness and improve mobility. This oral pill is FDA-approved to relieve muscle spasms that are associated with a short-term muscle injury or pain.
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