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Is It Safe To Have Flexeril Along With Alcohol?

hello, I'm a long time sufferer with ANKYLOSING Spondylitis (quite chronic, including aortic insufficiency). I take Entrel for it, plus Norvasc to keep my BP down and 81 mg aspirin for a healthy heart. I only take pain meds very infrequently as they barely work after 30 years living with AS. However, I'm in quite a bit of pain at the moment so my rheumatologist has been trying several muscle relaxants. I really don't like taking any meds that interact with alcohol as I like a glass of wine most evenings. Is it safe for me to take Flexeril (5mg) with my other meds and limited use of alcohol? FYI, I never consume alcohol when taking narcotics for pain. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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No medicine can be taken with alcohol or if alcohol being consumed, analgesic particularly pain killing medicines (NSIAD) is highly contraindicated and should never be taken with alcohol the efficacy of drug may reduce with alcohol, if you really want some result and want to reduce the pain then stop consuming the alcohol, and continue analgesic, hope this information helps, have a nice day.
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Is It Safe To Have Flexeril Along With Alcohol?

HI Well come to HCM No medicine can be taken with alcohol or if alcohol being consumed, analgesic particularly pain killing medicines (NSIAD) is highly contraindicated and should never be taken with alcohol the efficacy of drug may reduce with alcohol, if you really want some result and want to reduce the pain then stop consuming the alcohol, and continue analgesic, hope this information helps, have a nice day.