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A member asked:
Why is valium the only benzo that also works as a muscle relaxant ? what's special about it in that way?
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It isn't: All benzodiazepines can help muscle relaxation. Valium is used often because of long half-life so less rebound adverse effects.
Answered 12/22/2014
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