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How Can Pain Pills For Slipped Disc Be Taken To Avoid Fatigue?

I have been diagnosed with a slipped disc and put on muscle relaxers, pain pills when needed and an anti inflammatory. They are making me very tired and all I want to do is sleep. First, is it good to be in bed so much and how can I take the meds to best avoid being so tired.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Hello,

The muscle relaxants can make you feel tired and also with painkillers can make you tired and sleepy. You can try to manage dosages of them lowering gradually with tampering pain properly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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How Can Pain Pills For Slipped Disc Be Taken To Avoid Fatigue?

Hello, The muscle relaxants can make you feel tired and also with painkillers can make you tired and sleepy. You can try to manage dosages of them lowering gradually with tampering pain properly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician