Key takeaways
Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription medication used as a muscle relaxant.
Cyclobenzaprine is a moderately-priced generic drug, but the brand-name version, Fexmid, may be more expensive.
Save money on cyclobenzaprine by using a SingleCare discount card, comparing pharmacy prices, or switching to a lower-priced muscle relaxant or treatment.
Cyclobenzaprine is a generic prescription skeletal muscle relaxant that is FDA approved to relieve muscle spasm and muscle tightness, but healthcare providers may also use it off-label to treat fibromyalgia. Cyclobenzaprine is a moderately priced generic drug. The cyclobenzaprine price without insurance is around $54 for 30, 10 mg tablets, enough tablets to last 10 days if the medicine is used at the maximum frequency, every 8 hours. Some people find that muscle pain keeps them awake, and they only take it at bedtime. Prescriptions are usually limited to a few weeks, so this will rein in the total cost. However, there are still ways to get this medicine at a reduced price.
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What is the brand name for cyclobenzaprine?
Fexmid is the brand-name version of cyclobenzaprine. It’s about five times more expensive than generic cyclobenzaprine. A healthcare professional might write a prescription using the original discontinued brand name Flexeril, but as long as the prescription was not written “dispense as written,” the pharmacist can fill the prescription with a less expensive generic cyclobenzaprine.
The drug can also be prescribed in an extended-release format, cyclobenzaprine HCl ER. These capsules only need to be taken once per day. Amrix is the brand-name version of extended-release cyclobenzaprine. A 30-day supply of Amrix costs about $1,691 for 30, 15 mg capsules. The generic version costs $1,067 for 30, 15 mg capsules.
How much does cyclobenzaprine cost without insurance?
People without insurance should expect to pay a retail price of about $54 for 30, 10 mg tablets of immediate-release cyclobenzaprine. At three tablets per day, this is enough medicine to last 10 days and averages out to about $2 per day.
Are there cheaper alternatives? For muscle relaxants, cyclobenzaprine is among the lowest-priced options. Other muscle relaxants available in a generic form include carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, baclofen, and tizanidine. Some may even be cheaper, but not by much. Many of these drugs work by a different mechanism than cyclobenzaprine, so ask for medical advice before switching.
Savings could be realized by switching to a different type of drug. Besides muscle relaxants, treatment options include benzodiazepines, opioids, antidepressants, and NSAIDs. Many common generics in these drug families cost less than muscle relaxants. Take note that each of these medications works very differently from cyclobenzaprine. They may not be as effective on muscle pain, and they will have a different safety profile.
The cheapest alternative may be a SingleCare savings card. The lowest SingleCare price for a 10-day supply of cyclobenzaprine is only $8 for 30, 10 mg tablets at Walmart, instead of the average retail price of $54.
Compare Fexmid (cyclobenzaprine) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Cyclobenzaprine | $54 for 30, 10 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 10 mg tablets of generic cyclobenzaprine at Walmart | See latest prices |
| Brand-name cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid) | $144 for 30, 7.5 mg tablets | $23 for 30, 7.5 mg tablets of brand-name Fexmid at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Metaxalone | $185 for 30, 800 mg tablets | $23 for 30, 800 mg tablets of generic metaxalone at Walmart | See latest prices |
| Orphenadrine | $25 for 1, 2 mL of 30 mg/mL vial | $15 for 1, 2 mL of 30 mg/mL vial of generic orphenadrine at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Methocarbamol | $27 for 30, 500 mg tablets | $3 for 30, 500 mg tablets of generic methocarbamol at Walmart | See latest prices |
| Diazepam | $26 for 30, 5 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 5 mg tablets of generic diazepam at Kroger | See latest prices |
Is cyclobenzaprine covered by insurance?
Cyclobenzaprine is usually covered by health insurance and Medicaid, but not always. Copay costs should be low, though the final out-of-pocket cost will depend on factors like coinsurance and coverage gaps. The insurance plan may impose restrictions such as prior authorization, quantity limits, or age limits.
Age restrictions bring us to Medicare drug plans. Immediate-release cyclobenzaprine is considered a high-risk drug for older patients as it can cause dizziness, confusion, and falls. However, it is typically covered by Medicare Part D drug plans. Some insurance plans may require prior authorization because of the risk. Cyclobenzapine ER is not recommended for use in people older than 65, so it’s less likely to be covered by Medicare.
How to get cyclobenzaprine without insurance
Cyclobenzaprine is a moderately priced drug that is usually prescribed only for a few weeks. That’s the good news for people without insurance coverage. The better news is that people without insurance can find significant savings on their cyclobenzaprine prescription and other meds.
For example, you can save about $46 by using a coupon from SingleCare. SingleCare is free to use and available to everyone. Registered members can save even more, and it’s fast and free to sign up.
Keep in mind that cyclobenzaprine is only a short-term solution. It’s only given for one, two, or three weeks. After that, other medications or treatments may be better to lessen your muscle spasm or pain. Before starting the prescription, ask the prescriber for medical advice about other treatment options, including NSAIDs, antidepressants, and other medications. Not only could they be more affordable, but they also may be the treatment that is needed for the long term.
The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Aug. 6, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
- Cyclobenzaprine, StatPearls (2023)
- Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsule prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) (2024)
- Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride tablet prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) (2025)
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