Muscle Relaxers, Are They Okay To Take?

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Is it okay to take Flexeril for muscle spasms?

[PdxMan 4,292]

Definitely a question for your medical team. Doesn't make a difference if you are pre-op or post-op ... call them.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Is it okay to take Flexeril for muscle spasms?

Just be sure to disclose your condition with the Dr. prescribing the medication as well as contacting your Bariatric Surgeon for varification.

Good luck!

[Oz Ley 9]

I've taken Flexeril off and on after having two back surgeries, it dries me out BIG TIME when I take it. Might be dangerous after WLS when you're trying to stay hydrated. JMO

[susanfaye 162]

I would ask your doc as some muscle relaxers are NSAID based. When I was in the hospital they gave me lorazapam for the spasms, but it took awhile to get because there was debate over the NSAID issue.

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Thanks everyone. I was in such pain that I didn't take more time to explain that I am 7 days post op. I had the sleeve done.

I saw my reg. dr. this morning and she is the one who prescribed them to me. But with all the NSAID's out there I wasn't sure if this was one of them..

I did call the bariatric dept. and they said that the flexeril was okay to take and that I could even take extra strength tylenol with them.

I think I'll do just the muscle relaxer and hope that works.

Thanks.

[Kristine 18]

Is it okay to take Flexeril for muscle spasms?

You don't mention what type of muscle spasms you are having.....but, at exactly one week post op I began having problems with muscle spasms in my back. I received the okay to take a muscle relaxer from my surgeon, but over a 48 hour period they continued to get more frequent and severe. I ended up in Urgent Care seeking better pain relief and muscle relaxers. Percocet and Valium - now that is quite a drug combo! Looking back, I do not think I was using the best body mechanics to get out of my recliner, plus I was not using my abdominal muscles because I was sore from surgery. So, my back was doing all the work and it let me know this wasn't such a hot idea. Depending on the location of your muscle spasm, you might look at what you are doing (or not doing) that has triggered this problem. I was able to get approval for some physical therapy through my pcp and this is helping also.

I am sorry you are having troubles. Hope you feel better soon!

[LT1002 138]

I have back problems and have been taking Flexeril post-VSG. My surgeon is also allowing me to take Mobic - an NSAID - as long as I take my Nexium.