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Severe Back Pain, Prescribed Cyclobenzaprin, Family History Of Heart Attacks. Should I Take The Above Medicine?

I have a lot of back pain and was prescribed Cyclobenzaprine. I am nervous to take it b/c I am starting to wonder if I have an underlying heart problem. At times it feels like my heart is racing and pounding out of my chest. Sometimes my chest has a dull ache like pain that lasts for hours, but it not too bad. I have a family hx of heart attacks and I think I am nervous. My doctor said he didn't think there was a reason to pursue any heart diagnostics. I am a 30 yo, non-smoker, non-drinker, overweight (5'9" 213 lb), female, who walks 2-4 miles a day. What do you think about me taking Cyclobenzaprine for my lower back pain?
posted on Thu, 25 Jul 2013
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Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic,

I have studied your case,

Cyclobenzaparine is a muscle relaxant which need to be taken for 3 to 5 days only.For prolong use you can take analgesic with anti-inflammatory.
take neurotropics along with it,
Do physiotherapy and hot fomentation. Do not worry at age 30 for back pain.

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

Take care
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Severe Back Pain, Prescribed Cyclobenzaprin, Family History Of Heart Attacks. Should I Take The Above Medicine?

Hello Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic, I have studied your case, Cyclobenzaparine is a muscle relaxant which need to be taken for 3 to 5 days only.For prolong use you can take analgesic with anti-inflammatory. take neurotropics along with it, Do physiotherapy and hot fomentation. Do not worry at age 30 for back pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care