Question 1

can you die from muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you take the medication as directed by your physician then you likely be ok.

Question 2

which muscle relaxers gets you high?

Accepted Answer

hmmm...: Depends on what you mean by "muscle relaxers" (there are many different kinds) and what you mean by "high". 

All meds have the potential to be disagreeable to an individual.

I suggest asking your pharmacist.

In the meanwhile, here's a bunch of info. Your q is good, but the answer is complicated!

http://now.Aapmr.Org/pmrjournals/201110_940_emergingconceptsinthetreatmentofmyofascial.Pdf.

Question 3

can you get high off muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxers: Most muscle relaxers produce a sedative type of fact. I suppose you could interpret this as getting high.

Question 4

what are some good otc muscle relaxers?

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See below: There really aren't any over the counter muscle relaxers.  A good way to naturally relax your muscles would be the application of moist heat, a warm bath, or massage therapy.

Question 5

can ther be big modd swings from muscle relaxers?

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Yes: Muscle relaxers depress or calm the nervous system. Some can be habit forming, too.  Take only as directed under your doctor's advice.

Question 6

which organs get damaged by taking muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Liver: There are different kinds of muscle relaxants but some have been associated with liver damage.

Question 7

how many 500mg muscle relaxers can i take at one time if only one does not help the pain!

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Medication : The doctor can prescribe a range based on which drug it is.

Question 8

what are rebound effects from muscle relaxers? some say its  just pre-existing symptoms returning and others say its an increase in those symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Likely latter: Laura, I do not know a rebound effect of muscle relaxant exists but I do know that when patients take narcotics for pain for some time that they develop an addiction. When they stop taking the narcotics the previous symptom returns along with all the withdrawl which makes everything worse. Although a muscle relaxant is not a narcotic and should not be addictive, you can feel similar things.

Question 9

are aspirin a muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

No: No, just a pain reliever anti-inflammatory.

Question 10

is it possible to get addicted to muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

No: Your muscle problems may have a " beginning". With good musculoskeletal doctors you need to find an "end" that does not rely on medications.  If you think you have an addiction risk, speak to your physician.   Alcohol, tobacco, and addictive eating habits may be clues to your misuse of muscle relaxers.

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