Question 1

can botox or dysport cause insomnia, anxiety and/or depression?

Accepted Answer

Botox: Not likely. Side-effects are mild & temporary. One effect is dampening of emotional feelings.

Question 2

does otravin nasal puffs aggravates the lower esophagus spasm?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Rarely it may cause nausea. What makes you think that you have esophageal spasms? Have you been diagnosed of it by gastroenterologist? If not, then see a physician for evaluation.

Question 3

how is botox used to relieve muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Paralysis: Botox stops contraction of muscles.  It is injected directly into the belly of the muscle that is being paralyzed. Muscle spasms are rapid contractions of the muscle in question. Botox injection into the problematic muscle will prevent further contractions.

Question 4

can prilosec cause muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but...: ...it can cause "Muscle weakness, myalgia, muscle cramps, joint pain, leg pain" per Reference: http://www.rxlist.com/prilosec-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Question 5

is it possible that succinylcholine drugs(nicotinic depolarizing neuromuscular blocker) decrease intraocular pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: Succinylcholine is known to increase intraocular minimally when given to secure the airway. The increase is small and passing, therefore it has been used in patients with increased intraocular pressure.

Question 6

what does traction relieve muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Disc: It may stretch muscle and relieve tension of the discs.

Question 7

prescribed two different muscle relaxers valium and flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) severe lumbar muscle spasm. which is better? stronger? fast acting?

Accepted Answer

Medications: Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine and not a muscle relaxer. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) (cyclobenzaprine) is.

Question 8

can lorazepam help with esophageal spasms?

Accepted Answer

Not usual treatment: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine prescribed most frequently for anxiety, can be prescribed for spasm of muscles that are controlled by the central nervous system. It is not likely to work for esophageal spasms. If it is seemingly being prescribed for this purpose, it is worthwhile checking with prescriber, as there could well be a good reason for it.  If not prescribed at this time, don't ask for it.

Question 9

can glucosamine hydrocloride cause gas pain.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: In some people glucosamine can cause gas pains. Take it will a full meal to avoid side effects or spread out the doses over the day if you are taking it all at once. A normal dose is 1500 mg a day and you could try taking it 500 mg three times a day.

Question 10

can xanax (alprazolam) help back muscle spasams?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): It can, as it has muscle relaxing properties to it.  However xanax (alprazolam) has a short half life and is intended for panic attacks.

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