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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms At The Lower Back
Question: I have been dealing with some strong muscle spasms in my lower back. I have the option of taking either Carisoprodol 350MG 3 per day for 5 days. The other option is to take Methocarbamol 750MG Tablet 3 per day as needed. Generally speaking...is one better than the other for treating muscle spasms in the lower back? Is one less habit forming?
Brief Answer:
Any of Muscle relaxant used by you-is one better than the other for treatin
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM.
I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues.
My opinion-
Dear,in the given situation-Methocarbamol will be better as habit forming chances are not there,as Carisoprodol,is known to be habitforming and has sedative properties,which give mostly muscle relaxant effects.
Do's Suggested-
Use NSAID's with painkillers like-Tab Diclofenac / or Ibuprofen/ Or Aleve(naproxyn)-
along with Methocarbamol-for better relief of muscle spasm of your back muscles and is better for
for long term use,as its not habit forming.
Please find following replies to your specific queries-
Q-1-Any of Muscle relaxant used by you-is one better than the other for treating muscle spasms in the lower back?
Ans-1-Methocarbamol is better as its not habit forming-as you wish less habit forming drugs.
In the doses as asked by you carisoprodol, will be more habit forming if used for longer than 5 days time,as its habit forming.
Q-2-Is one less habit forming?
Ans-2-Methocarbamol is less habit forming than Carisoprodol,which is habit forming.
In the doses as asked from you,both are good for short period.But if you want to take for longer period,then Methacarbamol is better along with NSAD's like Diclofenac/or Aleve(Naproxyn).
Hope this reply would help you to resolve current problems and give a way out in current health issues.
If you update more information/ details upon these suggestions,I would give further suggestions on medicines to correct your health issues.
If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, if satisfied,Do close this query with YOUR pleasing and excellent feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.
If you still want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Any of Muscle relaxant used by you-is one better than the other for treatin
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM.
I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues.
My opinion-
Dear,in the given situation-Methocarbamol will be better as habit forming chances are not there,as Carisoprodol,is known to be habitforming and has sedative properties,which give mostly muscle relaxant effects.
Do's Suggested-
Use NSAID's with painkillers like-Tab Diclofenac / or Ibuprofen/ Or Aleve(naproxyn)-
along with Methocarbamol-for better relief of muscle spasm of your back muscles and is better for
for long term use,as its not habit forming.
Please find following replies to your specific queries-
Q-1-Any of Muscle relaxant used by you-is one better than the other for treating muscle spasms in the lower back?
Ans-1-Methocarbamol is better as its not habit forming-as you wish less habit forming drugs.
In the doses as asked by you carisoprodol, will be more habit forming if used for longer than 5 days time,as its habit forming.
Q-2-Is one less habit forming?
Ans-2-Methocarbamol is less habit forming than Carisoprodol,which is habit forming.
In the doses as asked from you,both are good for short period.But if you want to take for longer period,then Methacarbamol is better along with NSAD's like Diclofenac/or Aleve(Naproxyn).
Hope this reply would help you to resolve current problems and give a way out in current health issues.
If you update more information/ details upon these suggestions,I would give further suggestions on medicines to correct your health issues.
If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, if satisfied,Do close this query with YOUR pleasing and excellent feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.
If you still want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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