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A member asked:

My partner is a diabetic and she has muscle spasms in her wrists is it safe for her to take 5mg flexiril?

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Yes it is safe: But I do not know if it will help. Usually those problem happen sequence to inflamed nerves and may need different medication than that.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 6/5/2014

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