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I've had muscle spasms on right side of neck after withdrawing from klonopin. would flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) or cortisone shot help inflammation in sternoclemastoid?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: They needs a more detailed evaluation then muscle relaxants or shots especially when there is pain on swallowing.

Answered 11/24/2020

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A member asked:

I've had muscle spasms on right side of neck after withdrawing from klonopin. would flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) or cortisone shot help inflammation in sternoclemastoid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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