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How long after a beer can i take muscle relaxer?

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Depends on amount: Alcohol is a CNS depressant similar to a muscle relaxant, i recommending waiting 12 hours or longer before taking a muscle relaxant after drinking alcohol.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 10/25/2016

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