Muscle Spasm Drugs

I have MS and infuse with Tysabri. I am having severe muscle spasms. I am allergic to Lyrica, Baclofen, Methocarbamol, all prednizone drugs, etc. I take Dilaudid for pain as I also have a frontal-lobe brain tumor. I do go to a pain clinic, but my insurance BC/BS has denied my claim for muscle relaxants. Apparently, my pain clinic cannot prescribe Soma. I suffer from migraines and I am asking what can be prescribed for severe muscle spasms? Thank you. ## Hi Rae, sorry to hear about your pain. There's another thread on this site asking about Diclofenac in conjunction with Tysabri. I checked both the webmd and medscape drug interaction tools and nothing was listed between those 2 drugs. Have you asked your doctor about Diclofenac? I'd be really interested to know what they say. Alt...

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What r the usual drugs prescribed for cerebellar ataxia due to atrophy in US ## i will be grateful if u tell me about drugs aiding physiotherapy for aquired cerebellar ataxia ## Your doctor might suggest gamma-globulin injections to boost your immune system, physiotherapy can also help, as well as good nutritional supplements, sometimes muscle relaxants are also used to treat muscle spasms, and eye movements that can't be controlled, according to NIH reports. Deasouki, what has been suggested for you? How is your therapy going? What medications are you currently on?

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i am 47 and have been on this drug twice a day for around 3yrs and since taking i have had muscles spasms, twitching,constipation,feeling high,but the drugs works well so am not sure whether to continue and put up with these side effects which can be quite annoying or check with doctor about changing the drug ? what do you think ## Is the only one in this drug class that you've tried? There is a similar one called Gabapentin that you could try, to see if it causes you less problematic side effects. Learn more Gabapentin details here. My suggestion would be that you talk to your doctor and see if they'll approve your trying it. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## i was on gabapentin for over a year and ended up on 2400mg a day. the side affect i ended up with was ti...

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Does Methocarbamol contain any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs? If so, how does it work? ## No, it is a muscle relaxant that works by helping to relax smooth muscles, to relieve the pain caused by muscle sprains, strains, and spasms. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Has it been prescribed for you? Are you on any other medications? ## I have taken a robaxin 750 mg and it hasn't kicked in yet and its been almost a hour is there something I can take with it ## 'm on high blood pressure medicine and antidepressant called Wellbutrin ## Can I take Methocarbamol 500mg with Prednisone 5mg. Having muscle spasm in back between shoulder blades.

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Which is stronger a cyclobenzaprine 5mg or a diazepam 5mg? ## There is actually no way to compare these two drugs, because they aren't in the same drug class. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that's used to treat muscle pain and spasms caused by cramping, sprains and strains. However, Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, it also has the potential to be habit forming. You can learn more Cyclobenzaprine details here and you can learn more Diazepam details here. Which has your doctor prescribed for you and what are you treating? ## DIAZEPAM FOR NECK MUSCLE PAIN

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does methocarbamol (robaxin) contain morphine in it??? ## Methocarbamol does not contain Morphine or any other drugs. It is the active ingredient in itself. Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant used primarily to treat skeletal muscle spasms. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Im a gastric bypass patient, and with my luck I also have very bad back pain and spasms since i have hurt my back more than once. i used to take METHOCARBAMOL to relax my back and ease the spasms. I can no longer take ANY aspirin containing medications. Does Methocarbamol contain any aspirin ?? My back is killing me and cant drive to the Drs. rite now I live alone. Is it safe f...

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My nerves were up as well,I though it was normal,body gets stiff and cold,tongue & lips iching and body spasm(jerking) from legs,spine upto the head and muscle pain(feeling like electrocuted).I have since stopped this medication 2 weeks ago and my GP says its withdrawal symptoms,I am not going back to it,its like I am on drugs,the only good thing is it wasnt giving me nightmares like Rameron ## Were you experiencing these symptoms while taking it, or not until after you stopped taking it? If it was while you were still taking it, then they can't be withdrawal symptoms. Learn more Cymgen details here. What condition is your doctor trying to treat? ## They started after I stopped taking ,initially I thought my iron level were down,then my GP said I had an alergic reaction since I ...

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I would like to know if Norflex (Orphenadrine) the medication is white in color. ## No, you have the active ingredient listed correct as Orphenadrine, it is most commonly used to treat muscle spasms. Learn more Norflex details here. Are you allergic to sulfa drugs? ## Im allergic to sulphur and penicillin does norflex and meloxicam has these ## Yes, to all sulfa drugs...beverages, food and ointments containing sulfa. And to smoke from fires. ## I'm allergic to penicillin, does norflex Co have it

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Please let me know if these two drugs are in the same family? ## Did you mean Flexeril? ## is the a genaric for requip ## The generic of Requip is Ropininol. It is only used for Restless Leg Syndrome. At the end of your sentence you say something like flexiaril. I thought perhaps you were referring to the brand name Flexeril, a muscle relaxer used for muscle pain, muscle spasms. Requip is strictly used for People who's legs move constantly when lying down, sitting down, especially when sleeping. They find it hard to sleep well because their legs keep on moving. Flexeril is used more for things like a back injury, very sore muscles, sprained muscles. Hope this helps. ## 4 me requip does remind me of flexiril,only thing diff. requip makes me sleepy,so i would not recomend day time tak...

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This is what it's called: DICL1. 3%, LIDO 3%, CYC 2%, BAC 2%. Please tell me what all the drugs are and what they are for. ## Hello, Ashlee! How are you? Those stand for Diclofenac (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory), Lidocaine (an anesthetic), Cyclobenzaprine and Baclofen (muscle relaxants.) These combinations are usually used topically to treat muscle pain and spasms. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is 4211 v the same as soma ## Even though both medications are noted to be a central muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms, 4211 V (Methocarbamol) is not the same as Soma (Carisoprodol). They both have a completely different chemical structure. I suppose if you had to choose between the two medications it would be a difference of side effects, inactive ingredients that you may or may not be allergic to, and personal preference on how each one makes you feel (maybe one is more effective than the other for certain individuals). You can view more information about these drugs in the two links below: Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about these drugs.

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i jus wanted to know for wat kind of problem this tablet is prescribed?? ## Zepam contains the active ingredient Bromazepam, it is a Benzodiazepine that is used to treat several conditions, including anxiety, nervous disorders, some cases of insomnia and muscle spasms. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and irritability. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## I m livin with anxiety since 5years I tried a no of drugs and finally the magic pill is zepam I tried other brands of clonazepam but zepam is the one that made me anxiety free. I felt normal after a long time the beauty of zepam is doesn't give u any high or something like that. it makes u normal reminding of preanxious days. I prefer zepam to valium and alprax. u don't have the...

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I have severe stabbing pains over my body at any given time through the day 7 or 8 times a day. I take a lot of prescription drugs. I have a hemoglobin of 8. I have Polycythemia.I have a ldh level of 578. I have some muscle pain also No muscle damage has occurred.I have blockage in my stomach and kidney artery with stents in both. My potassium levels are 2.4. Lee ## Hello, Lee! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. There are several reasons you may be experiencing such stabbing pains, as reported by the NIH. It could be due to medication side effects, muscle spasms or nerve damage. What medications do you take? Some pain can even be caused by a low potassium level.

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What kind of pill is white oval shaped with 114 on one side and H on the other side with H being on half of that particular side ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Methocarbamol (500 mg). Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Limited National Drug Code (NDC): 65977-5033 Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Methocarbamol Details I hope this helps! :)

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Started 2005 600mg of Lyrica for three years asked Dr. to go down to 400mg. 4 weeks ago New Neurologist-Just went down to 200mg now 100mg-going off. Dr. said combination of the other meds I'm on is deadly. You really have to advocate for yourself. Never go to Dr. alone. My seritonin levels were so high it was causing muscle spasms, twitching, jerking, balance issues (all which I was given other drugs to control the symptoms fromLyrica. Every day my mind is clearer. I'm smiling again :) ## That's a ten four. always be your own best advocate. Dr general practitioner can't know what you're ferling. And enough of them take shots in the dark. I just find it disgusting that this do c wouldf give you such a wontanly high does of lyrica. It stops pain while allowing muscles ...

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I have been informed that this medication stops cravings for alcohol and other drugs. it has been around for a while but now the dr's are prescribng not just for drugs and withdrawel but I understand it as some benefits for helping with pain. Please could you clarify the above. Many thanks ## Hello, Adrienne! How are you? From what I've been able to find, it is listed as containing the active ingredient Baclofen, which is actually a muscle relaxant that can help alleviate the pain associated with muscle strains, sprains, and spasms. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i FEEL SAFE NOW IN THE FACT THAT I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED IT FOR ALL THE CORRECT REASON...

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is oblong with the numbers4212 and a v on back ## Based on the description provided, I can clarify your pill to be Methocarbamol (750 mg). Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Just got Methocarbam 500mg large white pill on one side a v and 4211. Dr said these are a muscle relaxer. I also take Ambion to sleep and Lortab 10/500. I had a serious accident back in the early 90's. I was wondering will this make me really tired? ( I was taking Flexril 10mg..3x day and that did not make me tired..guess I am afraid of taking new drugs cuz I also have asthma.. ## I am on 500 mg Metho...

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I took Wellbutrin and Wellbutrin XL for several years. It worked well for depression. I was then switched to the generic, Bupropion Hcl XL. This also worked well. I was then switched to "Buprop 24 XL". After a month or so, I had serious side effects. (Muscle spasms, increased depression, and my hands shook such that it affected my writing and the use of a keyboard.) About 2 months ago I switched back to the brand drug, Wellbutrin, and am almost back to normal. If Buprop 24 XL is identical to Wellbutrin (and to Bupropion), why the side effects? What companies make each of the three different drugs? ## Well to be honest, the generics and name brands aren't necessarily identical. I know they tell you that and they do so because for most people, it doesn't make a difference....

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I have severe pain in my back and migraines and I have a lot of severe spasms in my feet and legs that keep me up at night. Please advise whether ativan is used for pain? ## Ativan is a benzodizaepine that is most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, though in some cases it can help with insomnia and preventing seizures. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Diana, No, Ativan (lorazepam) is an anti-anxiety agent. They are sometimes used as a muscle relaxant. They belong to a family of drugs commonly known as benzodiazepine's. This is a potent medication that carries a risk of abuse.

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till me wat it is used for and how many migrams it is and its oblong and white and has capital letter h in the middle and very thick ## Are there any additional markings on the other side of the pill? The closest match I'm finding is a white oblong shaped pill imprinted with a capital letter H on one side and the numbers "115" engraved on the other. This pill is identified as Methocarbamol (750 mg). Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Limited National Drug Code (NDC): 65977-5034 Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle spasms. Learn More: Methocarbamol Details Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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