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A 34-year-old male asked:
is it safe to take methocarbomol (robaxin (methocarbamol) 750) at rec. dosage for a stretched muscle while on citalopram (20mg)?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Drug interactions: Per Drugs.Com - this combination could ^ potential for: 'dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment.'
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Dr. PHILIP WALLERanswered
Rheumatology 33 years experience
Yes: The combination should be tolerated. I would watch for drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking the medications. Always be aware of anything seems different since all patients can react differently to medications
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Dr. Matthew Smithanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Probably: There may be a tendency to reinforce the sedating side effect, which probably can be managed with dosage modification
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Are there safe ways to exercise my abdominal muscles in pregnancy?
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Will a hot bath help with this muscle pain?
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Dr. Haleh Agdassianswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 26 years experience
It may: It depends on the cause of your pain. Heat can be therapeutic since it can increase blood flow, decrease pain, decrease muscle tone. Heat therapy is generally used for chronic conditions, can help reduce muscle spasms.There are contraindications to use of hot baths, ie pregnancy, bleeding disorders, impaired sensation, and others. Be mindful of burns. Discuss with your md re risks/benefits.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What can I do to prevent muscle strain when lifting?
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Internal Medicine 50 years experience
Bend at the knees.: Bending at the waist when lifting is a sure fire way to strain your back...Eventually. Bend at th knees, one in front of other, and limit the weight to 10 pounds:).
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A 37-year-old member asked:
If a baby has low muscle tone, will they be able to stand and walk eventually?
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Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Maybe: Low muscle tone in a newborn can be cused by hundreds of things, some of which are permenant and some of which are temporary.
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