Muscle relaxers, or more specifically skeletal muscle relaxers,
interact with the neuromuscular system to reduce tone and “relax”
the muscles. Typically indicated for muscle spasm or hyper-flexion,
common muscle relaxants include cyclobenzaprine and methocarbamol,
among other drugs. Depending on where you live, muscle relaxers may
be attainable only with a prescription. In the United States, a
prescription is required for any muscle relaxant, though in Canada
and the UK, over-the-counter muscle relaxers are available.
Though it is possible to obtain over-the-counter muscle
relaxers in the United States through online ordering, ordering
medication online is not advised since it is not only illegal to
obtain prescription drugs without a prescription, the quality and
contents of the medication are unknown and unregulated from many
sources. If you live outside of the United States, over-the-counter
muscle relaxers can be obtained at a pharmacy. They may also
contain an analgesic for pain.
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In the United States, muscle relaxants can be obtained by
prescription as indicated by your doctor. The alternative to
prescription muscle relaxers is to try natural products that have
muscle relaxant properties. These include rosemary, catnip,
vervain, and kava root. These herbal products can typically be
found at stores that specialize in vitamins and herbal supplements,
but it is important to note that just because a product is “herbal”
or “natural” does not mean it does not carry risks or drug
interactions. You should consult a doctor, pharmacist or herbal
specialist before self-dosing any herbal supplement.
Whether you are taking prescription or over-the-counter
muscle relaxers it is important to understand how they work and
what they are used for. Some muscle relaxants, even herbal ones,
are very potent and may affect people differently. Sleepiness,
dizziness, and sedation are common side effects of muscle relaxants
and they can interfere with normal activity, especially driving a
vehicle or operating machinery. Though effective even in small
doses, make sure you know how the drug affects you before
attempting to drive. Alcohol is also known to intensify the effects
of muscle relaxants.
Though muscle relaxants are a fairly common prescription for
a variety of chronic and acute conditions, if over-the-counter
muscle relaxers are not available where you live, it is best to
consult a doctor. In some cases, such as a strained or hyper-flexed
muscle, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as
ibuprofen along with ice and heat compresses may be just as
effective in relieving the discomfort.
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