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Is soma or zanaflex (tizanidine) more effective than flexeril? for torticollus and back pain. i've had all kinds of labs and scans, im merely curious
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May be : Zanaflex (tizanidine) may be more effective or equal to flexeril. Recommend avoiding soma.
Answered 5/30/2019
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Best medication: The best one is the one that works best (for you). I think Zanaflex (tizanidine) is a great muscle relaxer. Some is essentially a tranquilizer....So i would avoid it. If Flexeril is not helping then by all means try a different medication.
Answered 9/24/2015
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