Question 1

how do muscle relaxants work?

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Two kinds: those used in surgery for paralysis and those used for pain indications on a PRN (as needed) basis:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_relaxant

Question 2

my gf is suffering effects from muscle relaxants. should she stop them?

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Let me understand: What side effects she have?
If there are serious ones of course should ask her Doctor to give her something different.

Question 3

what are the drawbacks of taking muscle relaxant tablets?

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See below: They can make you feel tired and lethargic.

Question 4

which muscle relaxant for twisted intestine?

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GI muscle meds: A twisted gut is a surgical situation and should always be considered an emergency that requires medical intervention, not pills.  Muscle relaxants are generally used for skeletal muscle spasm and will not affect the smooth muscles in the gut. Anti cholinergics such as atropine, bentyl, (dicyclomine) or donna tol may slow the cramping sensation. Also CNS depressants relax both skeletal and smooth muscle.

Question 5

is norgesic a muscle relaxant?

Accepted Answer

Norgesic was: a combination of aspirin/caffeine/orphenadrine. Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxant. There are no brands of Norgesic available, this drug was discontinued.

Question 6

okay to take norgesic (muscle relaxant)?

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Norgesic: There are no brands of Norgesic available, this drug was  discontinued.  You should always consult your physician when making decisions about your medication and health. Good luck.

Question 7

can gabapentin be used as a muscle relaxant?

Accepted Answer

Not really: gabapentin is generally used for neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathic pain. It is not likely to be effective as a muscle relaxant since it is unlikely to relieve muscle spasm.

Question 8

is it safe to take nsaid and muscle relaxant?

Accepted Answer

Recommended: There is no problem in taking those drugs together and often recommended.  They work on separate nerve receptors and do not affect each other. However, always ask your doctor for more information about your individual situation.

Question 9

how soon does magnesium citrate work as a muscle relaxant?

Accepted Answer

Hours: You'd have to take a lot of it though and you'd be limited by diarrhea at doses over 400 mg.

Question 10

hi, can one use spasmend muscle relaxant while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: One component of this medication is linked with infant apnea (stopped breathing) when used by breastfeeding mothers. I would NEVER use it for the duration of your months of breastfeeding.

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