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Which muscle relaxer is stronger for back, neck, and leg spasms, from herniated discs, and sciatica, orphenadrine, or methocarbamol? thanks!
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Depends on you and: whether other meds are considered. Zizatidine and cyclobenzaprine are better than the other two which are marginally beneficial!
Answered 11/28/2017
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It depends: Muscle relaxants work differently in different people. There's no clear "stronger/weaker". Sometimes methocarbamol helps while orphenadrine doesn't or vice versa. See what works for you.
Answered 11/27/2017
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