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A relaxant generally refers to a pharmaceutical that either relieves muscles tension or spasm (e.g. Robaxin, (methocarbamol) soma), relieves anxiety and helps one relax (such as xanax). One can become dependent on anti-anxiety medications when used for prolonged periods of time, high dosages used. These drugs must be managed by a medical professional, and if taking for months, should not be abruptly stopped.

Dr. Peter Kurzweil reviewed this

52 year experience in Internal Medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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