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Is Flexeril The Right Medication For Spasm Like Pain In Back Due To Arthritis?

I am having low back pain. I know I have a lot of arthritis in the area. but recently I have had trouble with what I call spasms. Pain that comes on very quickly. it just crabs me. I have had flexeril in the past. Just wondering if anything else is better.
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
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Hello,

Flexeril is what we call a central acting muscle relaxant and does have a lot of sedation and other side effects with it, now using this for arthritis can still be done and it is effective however other relaxants like Skelaxin or Robaxin might be more beneficial.

Even over the counter Valerian Root 400mg twice daily is somewhat effective here. I try to avoid Flexeril, mainly because while helpful the dose needed for significant relief for arthritis muscle relaxation causes more sedation than benefit.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. David J. Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is Flexeril The Right Medication For Spasm Like Pain In Back Due To Arthritis?

Hello, Flexeril is what we call a central acting muscle relaxant and does have a lot of sedation and other side effects with it, now using this for arthritis can still be done and it is effective however other relaxants like Skelaxin or Robaxin might be more beneficial. Even over the counter Valerian Root 400mg twice daily is somewhat effective here. I try to avoid Flexeril, mainly because while helpful the dose needed for significant relief for arthritis muscle relaxation causes more sedation than benefit. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. David J. Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist