Question 1

took a gabapentin (300mg) had a big seizure yesterday, was in er and they gave me a muscle relaxer and i can't up. so weak. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Gabapentin : Gabapentin (neurontin) is a relatively new anticonvulsant medication. Significant side effects include sedation, dizziness, ataxia and fluid retention. Gabapentin has a short half-life and should be administered on a three times a day schedule. 
Rec.: see  a prescribing physician for medication adjustment and more information.

Question 2

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 3

is motrin a muscle relaxer?

Accepted Answer

No: It may relieve the discomfort of a strained or otherwise sore muscle.

Question 4

is  meloxicam a muscle relaxer?

Accepted Answer

Non -Steroidal: Meloxicam (Mobic) is a prescription strength non steroidal anti inflammatory medicine. Specifically inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (PGAs) by blocking COX-1 &amp;2 enzyme. Technically not  in the muscle relaxer family. However it may indirectly cause relief of muscle cramps/ spasms by inhibiting the PGAs responsible for muscle cramps etc. DO NOT use this product more than 10 days -2 weeks.

Question 5

is clonazepam a muscle relaxer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clonazepam is a long acting benzodiazepine.  All benzodiazepines have anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, sedative, and hypnotic properties.  So it does have muscle relaxant properties.  That being said, it is not commonly used as a muscle relaxant.

Question 6

can i use aspirin as a muscle relaxer?

Accepted Answer

Not indicated : Aspirin is probably the oldest anti/inflammatory medicine around; it works well in this regard for some patients.!it's also used as an anti-pyretic to help reduce fever . It has also been used for many other conditions including headaches, 'blood thinning ' etc. It is not, however , a muscle relaxant . Ask your primary care physician about alternatives..

Question 7

can i drink motrin with muscle relaxer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take Motrin with the muscle relaxer prescribed by your doctor. They have different mechanism of action and will not interact. Take the Motrin with food to protect your stomach.

Question 8

will a muscle relaxer help lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

No. : Lactic acid is normal products of muscle strong or prolonged activity.  It is helpful to have warm pad apply to increase blood circulation to bring the acid away.  Muscle relaxer is not work on blood vessels and may have significant side effects, not indicate to use for this purpose.

Question 9

can i take muscle relaxer and benadryl ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take both of these meds but No drink alcohol!!!

Question 10

what are side effects of muscle relaxer metaxalone?

Accepted Answer

Many: Drug-induced gastrointestinal disturbance
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
headache
somnolence
feeling nervous
<1%
hemolytic anemia (rare)
leukopenia (rare)
jaundice (rare)
immune hypersensitivity reaction (rare).

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Took a gabapentin (300mg) had a big seizure yesterday, was in er and they gave me a muscle relaxer and i can't up. so weak. is that normal?

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Can gabapentin be used as a muscle relaxant?

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Is motrin a muscle relaxer?

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Is meloxicam a muscle relaxer?

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Is clonazepam a muscle relaxer?

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Can i use aspirin as a muscle relaxer?

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Can i drink motrin with muscle relaxer?

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Will a muscle relaxer help lactic acid?

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Can i take muscle relaxer and benadryl ?

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What are side effects of muscle relaxer metaxalone?

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