A 39-year-old member asked:
The doc prescribed me robaxin (methocarbamol) for back pain it didn't work long?
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Dr. Gregory Zychanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 47 years experience
Helps to relax : This drug is a muscle relaxant and may help relieve some pain but other drugs may be more helpful.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 29-year-old male asked:
How long does it take for dexmethasone to work for back pain?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Steroids for LBP.: Assuming that the steroids will be beneficial for the actual mechanism of your back pain, they generally are kicking in en force within 24 hours.
1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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