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Why Are Tizanidine And Cyclobenzaprine Prescribed For The Treatment Of Backache?
Ihad xrays taken and my Dr. said my back was a mess. She prescribed tizanidine 2MG I TAB to be taken once a day at bedtime- took for 2 days - no relief. She then prescribed cyclobenzaprine 5MG 1 TAB to be taken twice daily. these are both muscle relaxers. I am in constant pain. why has she prescribed muscle relaxers instead of pain relievers?
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These are both muscle relaxants and help in relieving the back muscle spasms.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Why Are Tizanidine And Cyclobenzaprine Prescribed For The Treatment Of Backache?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. These are both muscle relaxants and help in relieving the back muscle spasms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal