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Is there a over-the-counter mucsle relaxer?
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No: In the United States, muscle relaxers must be prescribed by a physician.
Answered 6/5/2014
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OTC "muscle relaxer": Although not sold specifically as a "muscle relaxer", magnesium can help lessen muscle irritability & spasm ("charlie horses", restless legs). Large doses, however, can cause diarrhea.
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