Re: Some Flexeril Questions

On 22 May 2005 21:14:18 -0700, "CJ" <charlesjones456@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I had a car accident about a month ago (rear-ended while stopped at a
>light), and have a whiplash injury. I'm receiving physical therapy,
>doing some physical therapy exercises at home, and also taking
>Iboprofin and Flexeril (10 mg).
>
>Some people have talked about how Flexeril knocks them out, but I
>hardly feel a thing when I take the pill -- no drowsiness that I can
>notice, and I'm not really sure I get much muscle relaxation either.
>
>1. Is it possible for your muscles to get relaxed, without really
>feeling more relaxed?
>
>2. Has anyone found that they need more than 10 mg to get an effect?
>
>3. My doctor said there is no risk of addiction with Flexeril, but
>elsewhere I hear that there could be some dependency over time. Anyone
>know anything about this?
>
>4. Is there something else I might try instead of Flexeril?
>
>A few additional notes: I saw an orthopedist for a second opinion last
>week. He thinks that a lot of my pain is more related to tendons or
>ligaments than muscle pain.
>
>Also, I do take a boatload of other medicines. The ones that seem
>relevant include: Remeron (mirtazapine), desipramine (a low dosage),
>zyprexa (low dosage), depakote, Toprol, melatonin (for sleep), and
>Uroxotrol. The doctor knows this, and apparently doesn't see any risk
>of interactions, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know!
>
>Thanks,
>CJ


Flexeril is a tricyclic antidepressant which has been shown to have
some muscle relaxer effect. It is usually recommended for no more
than about 2-3 weeks.

There are other drugs which are effective in muscle relaxation,
including carisoprodol (Soma) and methocarbamol (Robaxin). Talk to
your doctor.


Best,

Bob

Robert A. Fink, M. D.
Neurological Surgery
2500 Milvia Street Suite 222
Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA
510-849-2555

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