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03-25-2008, 04:16 AM | #1 | ||
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Just wondering if anyone had any preferences when it come to muscle relaxers
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03-26-2008, 05:38 PM | #2 | |||
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It depends on what type of muscles you want relaxed...different drugs work on different types of muscles.
The function of the muscle depends on the type of medication that works best. That's how it was described to me by my internist and ortho doc. If it's an inflammation type problem, sometimes a simple OTC medication will work. Spasms can be handled with different types of medications, such as Soma or Tizanadine or valium. For instance, bladder spasms are handled for me by a small dose of valium. I use Soma for spasticity and vicodin for back spasms and pain. So, I guess there is no simple answer to your broad, general question. You should be evaluated by a doctor.
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03-26-2008, 06:30 PM | #3 | ||
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Valium with a doubt!
And was told by my pain management doctor yesterday...the same thing! However, I also know there are other kinds that might work well for someone else. For me, they are ALL like eating candy OR they have SE's like heartburn, etc. But for muscle spasms caused by inflammed nerves...it is Valium all the way. And it is what my NS ALWAYS prescribes after spinal surgeries. |
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03-26-2008, 07:47 PM | #4 | |||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Curious (03-26-2008), tovaxin_lab_rat (03-26-2008) |
03-27-2008, 02:04 AM | #5 | ||
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I take Restavit. |
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03-27-2008, 06:17 AM | #6 | |||
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sedating and therefore used to induce sleep. It is also not innocuous just because it is over the counter: Quote:
The CYP2B system metabolizes steroid hormones. Here is a monograph on Cytochrome P450 systems: http://www.aafp.org/afp/980101ap/cupp.html Doxylamine also has a checkered past for tumor induction: here is an explanation for that: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m..._15784856/pg_3 Doxylamine has been looked at for a decade in USA because it was implicated in causing birth defects (Bendectin)...after much examination it was released here as over the counter sleep aid and use in cough/cold products. The pregnancy concern is important for women who decide to use doxylamine regularly. Even though it has a pass by the FDA some women may want to be careful if they are cautious types wanting to become pregnant. I would not use doxylamine without OB-GYN approval, myself.
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03-29-2008, 05:42 PM | #7 | ||
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I take Flexeril. Have tried Zanaflex, Soma, & Skelaxin & the only one that works best for me is the Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine). I can take these without the drowsiness the other meds give me. Everyone is different though.
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04-05-2008, 10:07 AM | #8 | |||
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I prefer Flexeril/cyclobenzaprine too. Would rather stay away from the addictive benzos like Valium, and I find Flexeril doesn't make me foggy.
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04-06-2008, 09:37 AM | #9 | ||
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Valium can be taken prn just in case anyone is interested. I use it for the bad moments, not every day. As for all the rest, I just have all kinds of problems with them. With Valium I don't; no SE's other than just a tad bit of sleepiness.
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04-14-2008, 04:35 PM | #10 | ||
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I've had good luck with soma and Valium. But now the doctor tells me he won't give me Valium because it is too addictive and gives me narcotics instead - it makes no sense to me seeing how he knows that the last prescription he gave me for Valium lasted me for 6 months because I only took it when I really needed it.
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