Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
139 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Cyclobenzaprine Safe For Muscular Dystrophy On Long Run?

I TAKE CYLOBNZAPRINE 2-10M- 5 TIMES A DAY FOR MUCCULAR DYSTROPHY, HAVE TAKEN FOR YEARS, TO KEEP THE MUSCES FRON DRAWING UP , HAVE HAD MS 18 YEARS AND AM IN A CHAIR, CAN T WALK MANY PROBLEMS NOW, ANYWAY A NEW DOCTOR THINKS I SHOULD NOT USE THIS MUCH OF THE PILL, AND WANTS TO CHANGE, I,M SCARED AS I KNOW YOU CAN T JUST DROP A MEDICINE.THE DOCTOR SAYS HE DON T WANT TO LOSE HIS LICENSE I AM SCARED MY BODY WILL DRAW UP , WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST A FRIENDS E-M WHAT CAN I DISCUSS WITH THE NEW DOCTOR ABOUT THE MECICATION LISTED THT IT CAN BE HELPFUL WITH ADVANCED MS??
posted on Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Twitter Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Potential adverse effects from the long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants include sedation, addictive potential, and hepatotoxicity. Additionally,clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of skeletal muscle relaxers for up to 14 days after symptom onset, and the evidence for long-term use is lacking. Visit your clinician for further discussion.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Cyclobenzaprine Safe For Muscular Dystrophy On Long Run?

Hi, Potential adverse effects from the long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants include sedation, addictive potential, and hepatotoxicity. Additionally,clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of skeletal muscle relaxers for up to 14 days after symptom onset, and the evidence for long-term use is lacking. Visit your clinician for further discussion. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician