Muscle relaxants are a necessary part of anesthesia during certain major operations. Studies have, however, hinted at respiratory risks connected with these drugs. A major new study has confirmed ...

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Muscle relaxants are typically used to treat acute muscle problems, though they are sometimes incorporated into the treatment of chronic pain conditions that involve painful muscle spasms. <p ...

Some medications and supplements may have unintended side effects when taken together. But how safe is it to take magnesium alongside muscle relaxants?

Muscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition, suggests an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

A German doctor, identified only as Johannes M, is facing trial in Berlin accused of murdering patients by administering an ...

Two muscle relaxants called Zanaflex and Flexeril are among the drugs used to treat fibromyalgia. These drugs aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating fibromyalgia ...

The study found the best medication for acute lower back pain was a combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and prescription muscle relaxer – that combo was effective in reducing ...

Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms.

A medication used for relaxing muscles is being recalled because the pills may be a higher dose than what is indicated on the label. Bryant Ranch Prepack of Burbank, California, has recalled one ...

These groups of drugs refer to medications that help alleviate muscle pain and tightness by reducing muscle contraction. A 2020 study adds that the use of muscle relaxants is increasing.