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Does Intake Of Robaxin Cause Mild Sedation?

Posted on Tue, 6 Sep 2016

Question: I went to my pcp on last Wednesday and was given a toradol shot and roboxin 750 mg. My xrays showed neck arthritis. My pcp wants me to try roboxin he say it's a muscle relaxer / pain reliver will it make me real sedative. I took a Naproxen 500 yesterday is it OK to take the XXXXXXX tonight. I haven't taken those yet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can start with robaxin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Robaxin is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It can cause a mild sedation but it will decrease the neck muscle spasm and will help in an earlier relief.
You can start taking Robaxin as advised and once the pain subsides, do start with regular physiotherapy exercises to restore the flexibility of the neck muscles.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 minutes later)

I went to a pain management clinic on today and the doctor stated that I was a candidate for nerve block shots in the shoukder/ neck. But I can't do it until September. She told me to take the meds that I have until then. How long does the roboxin take effect or does it just depend. Is the nerve blockage a good procedure or do you think the muscle relaxers woukd be effective.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants are a better option.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Taking muscle relaxants is a better option. Nerve block should be given in case muscle relaxants, physiotherapy and pain killers fail to provide any relief. Usually roboxin shows an effect in 3-5 days.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 minutes later)

Will it help taking it 1 at night or basically in the evening when I'm in for the evening

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Half hour before bed time.

Detailed Answer:
It will be best if you take it around half an hour before your sleeping time.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 hours later)

It's my second day taking roboxin. I'm still feeling some muscle pain will it take some time to take affect?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Yes. Roboxin will take 3-4 days to show a proper effect. Do continue with the medicine.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (13 minutes later)

Ok. It doesn't make me real sleepy but I do go to sleep at a decent time. I know some muscle reLaxer work faster. This is the highest millagram relaxer I have taken.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mildly increased sedation is possible.

Detailed Answer:
It can cause mild increase in sleepiness. Do increase yoru fluid intake for minimum side effects.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Thanks I do drink plenty of water. I will let u know how I feel In a couple days. I took my second pill tonight

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wellcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You are doing right thing,please update me and take care.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

I'm only taking roboxin at night will it allevete the pain alone

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild pain killer can be taken with it.

Detailed Answer:
Roboxin is a muscle relaxant. It will not decrease the pain. You may need a mild pain killer along with it to have a complete relief.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 minutes later)

Is it OK to take the Naproxen

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
You can take naproxen with it.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar