The two main possible complications of taking muscle relaxers are the potential for overdose and dangerous interactions with alcohol. Alcohol and muscle relaxers If you’re taking a prescription muscle relaxer, you shouldn’t consume alcohol. Alcohol and muscle relaxers are both depressants, which means they slow down your central nervous system. If you take them together, … Read more
Tizanidine is commonly used for muscle spasticity, including muscle spasms. Tizanidine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How does Tizanidine work (mechanism of action)? Tizanidine works by reducing nerve activity in the spinal cord. This helps to relax the muscles and lead to reduced muscle spasms. Tizanidine works by … Read more
BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): ED Baclofen, Lioresal What should I … Read more
Baclofen is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. Baclofen does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving … Read more
Flexeril (generic name: cyclobenzaprine) is a muscle relaxant commonly prescribed for short-term use to treat muscle spasms. While Flexeril is not classified as a controlled substance and has a low potential for abuse compared to opioids or benzodiazepines, it can still be habit-forming in certain individuals, especially if misused or taken in higher doses than … Read more
Carisoprodol and diazepam are controlled substances. This means they have addiction potential and can cause withdrawal symptoms if you develop a dependence and stop taking them. You should avoid these medications if you have a personal or family history of substance use disorder. If you feel that you’re dependent on carisoprodol or diazepam or your … Read more
Healthcare providers in the United States can currently prescribe the following antispasmodic skeletal muscle relaxants: Carisoprodol (Soma®, Vanadom®). Chlorzoxazone (Lorzone®, Parafon Forte DSC®, Relax-DS®, Remular S®). Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid®, Flexeril®). Metaxalone (Metaxall®, Skelaxin®). Methocarbamol (Robaxin®). Orphenadrine (Norflex®). Antispastic skeletal muscle relaxants that providers can currently prescribe in the U.S. include: Baclofen (Lioresal®). Dantrolene (Dantrium®). Two skeletal … Read more
Muscle relaxers (also called muscle relaxants) are prescription medications that affect muscle function. Healthcare providers prescribe them to treat several symptoms, such as muscle spasms, spasticity and musculoskeletal pain. The term “muscle relaxant” refers to two major drug classes: antispastics and antispasmodics. These two classes differ in their uses, ways of working and side effects. … Read more
Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Robaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Robaxin injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of … Read more
Cyclobenzaprine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise or physical therapy, or other treatment that your doctor may recommend for your medical problem. Cyclobenzaprine acts … Read more