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Do otc muscle relaxants work for back pain?
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Don't know: Of any real muscle relaxants that are OTC
Answered 8/3/2014
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No: 1. There is very little evidence supporting prescription muscle relaxants for back pain. 2. Muscle relaxants are really central nervous system relaxants. 3. The key to back pain is patience. It goes away on its own, but can take up to weeks. 4. Consult a site such as this: http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information
Answered 8/3/2014
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Yes: I prefer non sedating relaxants and my favorite is robaxin (methocarbamol) if there are no contraindications.
Answered 8/3/2014
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