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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Anger When On Cyclobenzaprine
i have orthopedic problems due to a spinal fusion. was perscribed cyclobenzaprine by a new doctor and have issues with anger and feel like i ve been drinking. i was per scribed this instead of soma, which i ve had no problem with but this drug scares me.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Hello,
Cyclobenzaprine relieves local skeletal muscle spasm. Few adverse effects of the drug are drowsiness in >10%, dry mouth, pharyngitis, headache, fatigue, palpitations, confusion, nervousness in about 3%, nausea or constipation.
Drowsiness is the reason that you feel like drunk. Nervousness and palpitations may be may lead to anxiety. It directly doesn't cause excessive anger but it causes anxiety that can give rise to anger. I would advise to use tab. Chlorzoxazone 500mg instead of cyclobenzaprine. Get adequate rest. Physical therapy is to strengthen muscles and thus relieves pain. Do daily meditation for 5- 10 mins.
When you are angry, fill water to a big bottle rather than acting with anger. That will help the anger come down. Good sleep helps in pain relief and prevents anger and mood disturbances. So have a good sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, take tab. Zolfresh (zolpidem) at night.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Cyclobenzaprine relieves local skeletal muscle spasm. Few adverse effects of the drug are drowsiness in >10%, dry mouth, pharyngitis, headache, fatigue, palpitations, confusion, nervousness in about 3%, nausea or constipation.
Drowsiness is the reason that you feel like drunk. Nervousness and palpitations may be may lead to anxiety. It directly doesn't cause excessive anger but it causes anxiety that can give rise to anger. I would advise to use tab. Chlorzoxazone 500mg instead of cyclobenzaprine. Get adequate rest. Physical therapy is to strengthen muscles and thus relieves pain. Do daily meditation for 5- 10 mins.
When you are angry, fill water to a big bottle rather than acting with anger. That will help the anger come down. Good sleep helps in pain relief and prevents anger and mood disturbances. So have a good sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, take tab. Zolfresh (zolpidem) at night.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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