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Is It Safe To Take Flexeril For Muscle Spasms While Having Tramadol For Arthritis?

i have just taken my 15m oxycodone, 1mg Xanax and 50mg tramadol these are what I take every night for my back , arthritis and depression. now I also have flexaril 10mg. prn for muscle spasms. is it okay to take the flexaril right after taking the other three? ?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello and thank you for your question.
They should not be taken together. It can cause too much sedation if taken together. You should take the flexeril at least 4 hours away from the other medications for safety.
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Is It Safe To Take Flexeril For Muscle Spasms While Having Tramadol For Arthritis?

Hello and thank you for your question. They should not be taken together. It can cause too much sedation if taken together. You should take the flexeril at least 4 hours away from the other medications for safety. Regards