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Can Norflex Be Taken For Long Duration?

Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016

Question: I have damaged vertebra in my neck T-7 and 8 from a car accident 35 years ago. I need to order Norflex for the spasms, who would I talk to ?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take drugs as advised , get prescription of a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Norflex should not be taken for long duration.
Other muscle relaxants like baclofen, thiocolchicoside or tizanidine or tolperisone.
You need to consult a physician preferably neurologist for prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (38 minutes later)

I have been under a neurologists care and a nerve pain doctor, that's how I was approved for the medication. The last time I saw the doctor he told me I need to learn how to manage pain and Norflex was prescriped for when I have a flair up.

As I am not a candidate for surgery, taking Norflex has helped tremendously when I have flair ups.

Do you fill non narcotic medication?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take norflex or any of the other drugs advised but constant use needs to be supervised by treating doctor.
Pain killers may be used also if needed with muscle relaxant.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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