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  From the brief amount of research I've done, Flexeril does not appear to have the same addictive qualities as e.g., opiates.  However, most medications can create a dependency and Flexeril is no exception.  The question I tend to ask myself when taking medication that can create a dependency, is what I become dependent on - is it the medication?  Or is it because when I take the medication, my pain is controlled to such an extent that I can live my life the way I want to?  In my case, the answer is that living my life, meeting my responsibilities and enjoying my life is dependent on taking a number of medications.  And I'm usually okay with that, although I always research the pros and cons of new medications and discuss it with my doctor before I start taking the meds.   If you take it as prescribed and it does not impact your life in a negative way (such as extreme drowsiness), you should be okay.  As always, I would recommend speaking to your doctor in more detail about your concerns.  And if your concerns are based on a history of addiction, discussing this with your doctor is even more crucial.