Question 1

okay to take norgesic (muscle relaxant)?

Accepted Answer

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 2

safe to take norgesic muscle relaxant if you need to drive to work?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Norgesic is like many other "muscle relaxants". The main ingredient is an antihistamine which can definitely cause drowsiness. I would not advise people to take this medication and then get behind the wheel.

Question 3

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 4

what are side effects of the muscle relaxant norgesic?

Accepted Answer

See below: Side effects of Norgesic are those seen with aspirin, caffeine or those associated with mild anticholinergic agents. These may include tachycardia, palpitation, urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, dilatation of the pupil, increased intraocular tension, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, drowsiness, and rarely, urticaria.  Eldery patients may be confused.

Question 5

how do muscle relaxants work?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

what are the drawbacks of taking muscle relaxant tablets?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

which muscle relaxant for twisted intestine?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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.

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