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I have had 5 neck surgeries and i'm on medications for pain like hydro condone and muscle relaxer called flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) how could i get off of these?

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Tough: You can simply stop the muscle relaxer. The vicodin should be tapered off. You should try physical therapy at the same time.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 11/24/2020

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A member asked:

I have had 5 neck surgeries and i'm on medications for pain like hydro condone and muscle relaxer called flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) how could i get off of these?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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