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Posted by cubbybear on April 18, 2005, at 5:06:45
I'd like to hear from anyone who's had experience using Valium solely for pain/discomfort of muscle spasms or muscle tension. Was it helpful? What was your dosage? Or take as needed?
thanks for your help
cubbybear
Posted by mattw84 on April 18, 2005, at 11:39:29
In reply to Valium for Muscle Relaxation, posted by cubbybear on April 18, 2005, at 5:06:45
CB,
Valium is rarely used for this purpose any more -- might try skelaxin or cyclobenzaprine first. Yet if you really insist on going that route the typically dosing ranges from 2mg to 10mg t.i.d. or q.i.d.
Regards,
Matt
Posted by Phillipa on April 18, 2005, at 17:59:11
In reply to Valium for pain » cubbybear, posted by mattw84 on April 18, 2005, at 11:39:29
I didn't know this. When I started back on valium after many years I kept waiting for the relaxation I used to experience. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by cubbybear on April 19, 2005, at 1:00:32
In reply to Valium for pain » cubbybear, posted by mattw84 on April 18, 2005, at 11:39:29
> CB,
>
> Valium is rarely used for this purpose any more -- might try skelaxin or cyclobenzaprine first.Thanks for the info, since I'd really rather minimize my intake of benzos. Would you happen to know if the drugs you mention would be OK with MAOI Parnate?
cubbybear
Posted by Spriggy on April 19, 2005, at 16:39:16
In reply to Re: Valium for pain » mattw84, posted by cubbybear on April 19, 2005, at 1:00:32
I recently read that sometimes when you have spasms in your throat (that lump in the throat feeling).. they sometimes prescribe Valium to relax that muscle ( I don't recall the real name of that muscle).
So I think it makes some sense that it could be used as a muscle relaxer.
Posted by Lazarus on April 19, 2005, at 20:27:58
In reply to Valium for Muscle Relaxation, posted by cubbybear on April 18, 2005, at 5:06:45
I sprained my back a few months ago and my psychiatrist was kind enough to prescribe 10mg Valium for me to take at bedtime. Valium worked better than the muscle relaxants (Robaxin, Flexerill) to relieve the pain. It's a great drug, way under prescribed these days.
Lazarus
Posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2005, at 20:55:23
In reply to Re: Valium for Muscle Relaxation, posted by Lazarus on April 19, 2005, at 20:27:58
Really? Since I've restarted after years, I've not noticed it. As a matter of fact, I woke-up last night with my muscles in my lower legs twitching. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by mattw84 on April 19, 2005, at 23:28:26
In reply to Re: Valium for pain » mattw84, posted by cubbybear on April 19, 2005, at 1:00:32
CB,
Sorry it is taking me so long to respond. I don't have time to flip through the PDR right now, but intuitively I would say that there should not be any interaction between skeletal muscle relaxants (Soma, Skelaxin, Flexeril...) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Check with your doc though as they both have some CNS effects...
Regards,Matt
Posted by cubbybear on April 19, 2005, at 23:49:03
In reply to Re: Valium for pain » cubbybear, posted by mattw84 on April 19, 2005, at 23:28:26
That's what I figured, and it's good to know that at least one person had good results with Valium. This particular muscle relaxant that comes from Japan that I've tried, known as Myonal, has not helped me one bit.
Everyone, thanks for the suggestions.
cubbybear
Posted by ed_uk on April 20, 2005, at 7:37:50
In reply to Re: Valium for pain » mattw84, posted by cubbybear on April 19, 2005, at 23:49:03
Hi cubbybear,
Cyclobenzaprine is structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants. It *may* inhibit the reuptake of serotonin- this doesn't appear to have been researched. I would be cautious about taking it with Parnate because of the theoretical possibility of inducing the serotonin syndrome.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by mattw84 on April 20, 2005, at 11:08:49
In reply to Cyclobenzaprine » cubbybear, posted by ed_uk on April 20, 2005, at 7:37:50
Ed,
See... this is why whatever you are studying is the wrong direction for you. Sure, it's a long, long, long, ........ time to spend in school. Without a doubt it has to be amongst the most worthwhile - and you already have the CNS system down it would seem, why not throw in a little anatomy and physiology and some blood and call it good!
Regards =D
Matt
Posted by cubbybear on April 21, 2005, at 0:43:31
In reply to Cyclobenzaprine » cubbybear, posted by ed_uk on April 20, 2005, at 7:37:50
> Hi cubbybear,
>
> Cyclobenzaprine is structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants. It *may* inhibit the reuptake of serotonin- this doesn't appear to have been researched. I would be cautious about taking it with Parnate because of the theoretical possibility of inducing the serotonin syndrome.
>
> Kind regards,
> Ed.
Oh God--well thanks much for telling me that. One can never be too careful when it comes to MAOIs.
cubbybear
Posted by ed_uk on April 21, 2005, at 7:40:53
In reply to Re: Cyclobenzaprine » ed_uk, posted by mattw84 on April 20, 2005, at 11:08:49
Hi Matt,
I sent you a babblemail a short while ago, did you get it? Just wondering....
Kind regards,
Ed.
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