What Would Be Some Great Muscle Relaxer Medications?

Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2020

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Question : What would be some great muscle relaxer medications that would be beneficial for tension headaches that start in the traps and neck with overly tight muscles. I would love to take a muscle relaxer. I already have anxiety and wonder if Valium would be a good option? What are some other good options?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Some treatment alternatives listed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

I have read your new question.

Yes, Valium or diazepam has good effects when it comes to the relaxation of the muscles, it also has good anxiolytic ( against the anxiety) properties.

The negative effects may be somnolence, etc., and, if used for a long time dependence and withdrawal problems.

Other possible medications to relax the muscles of the neck are thiocolchicoside, baclofen, etc.

Physical therapy ( neck traction procedures, muscles stretching exercises, etc. ) may also be of benefit in cases like yours.

Discuss with your Doctor for proper treatment and prescription of these drugs.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (7 hours later)

I take amitriptyline only 10mg before bed but I still feel so groggy the whole next day

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

The dose of the amitriptyline is the minimal one, but feeling foggy is a possible adverse effect even in low doses.

Amitriptyline may help with the neuralgic pain, but is not appropriate when it comes to anxiety and muscles spasmed.

Hope this helps. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee