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I was given diclofenac for rigid muscles, spasms and soreness. can you confirm that it has muscle relaxant properties or not?
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Muscles: Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory, not a muscle relaxant. It may help reduce muscle soreness, achy joints, and arthritis. Muscle relaxants have different properties and potential for sedation.
Answered 6/17/2014
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