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What is the typical dosage of Baclofen for pain such as neck joint & muscle. Can you take it daily?
When my doctor gave me the presceiption for Baclofen, he said it was one of the milder muscle relaxants and I could take it during the day and still function normally. When I went to get the prescription I noticed that the script said "take 1/2 to 1 3 times a week". I'm thinking it should have been... read more
Alternatives to Pravastatin?
I have been taking 20 mg of Pravastatin for years and it worked fine. About a year ago, my doctor increased to my dosage to 40 mg. This past year I started having increased muscle stiffness, soreness and cramps. I stopped taking it recently and the muscle stiffness has gone away. What are the... read more
What is the best pain medication to take for Scoliosis?
I have taken somas and other muscle relaxers. I have also taken the normal narcotic pain pills. The muscle relaxers make me sleepy and I don't want to get hooked on pain pills again. So is there any kind of alternative?
Is Valium from all those benzos the 'safest' ?
Most people 'adults'either know or have heard of Valium,but when asked about other benzodiazepines,they hesitate,may know one or two!So,is it in medical term the best of benzos?Or was it just a wide spread rumor that so many heard about ???
How can you halve the 5mg tabs of Abilify?
Abilify worked so well for me so quickly, but there was extreme muscle pain which caused me to discontinue... I see that others have taked 2 and 2.5mg doses -- my doctor tells me that it only comes in 5 mg (lowest) and that halving it manually isn't recommended. Have others found lesser doses? I... read more
Novolog - can the insulin novalog cause sever muscle reactions?
I'm a diabetic on novalog I'm 61 y/o and have been on Novalog and Lantus for about 8 years. I recently have gotten severe legs cramps which are extremely painful. When these cramps occur I sweat profusely. These occur mostly at night but have occasionally occured in the daylight hours. I am on... read more
Can you take Delayed release tramadol 50mg (2/day) and sumatriptan 50mg (as needed) together?
I have just been prescribed delayed release Tramadol (Zydol) at 50mg every 12 hours for muscle pain (CFS/ME) and I already take 50mg Sumatriptan for migraines, only taken as needed not regularly. Are these safe to take together? I've just had 2 bouts of terrible terrible vomiting which could be... read more
I take tramadol for muscle spasms,can I take flexeril with it?
I can't take any pain medications that are controlled substances, as I am easily addicted to them. I deal with migraines and chronic pain.
Anyone else starting Remeron - getting awful muscle aches?
I was on remeron for about 2 years, then stopped for about a year. Just went back on it. Second day now and my muscles are aching like crazy (especially my legs and neck/shoulder muscles) My back seemed to be in spasm, but when I took 15mg of diazepam at least my back feels more relaxed. Anyone... read more
Horrible upper "contraction" like pain in stomach..NOT PREGNANT!!?
For about 6 months now i have been having these horrible upper middle stomach pain that is hard to describe.. not burning, not crampy, not sharp, not dull... its like a very bad contraction or muscle tightning in my upper stomach that last for 30 minutes to an hour and HURTS EVEN WORSE when i touch... read more
Has anyone experienced muscles jerking-twitching with Amitriptyline?
I have taken Amitriptyline but my arms-hands would jerk, twitch. It was bad enough that I had a difficult time typing and writing. I wondered if anyone else had this and if it got better over time.
Can side effects from statins be reversed ? I have muscle and joint pain?
heartburn,trouble walking,memory loss, How long do the side effects last???