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Muscle Relaxants

Muscle relaxants are used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, spasticity, and anxiety. They work by relaxing muscles and blocking pain signals to reduce pain and stiffness and by slowing down brain activity.

Why are muscle relaxants prescribed?

  1. Musculoskeletal Conditions (100%)
  2. Spasticity (0%)
  3. Anxiety (0%)
  4. Pain (0%)
  5. Anesthesia (0%)

Key takeaways

Muscle relaxants are used to treat muscle spasms, spasticity, and musculoskeletal pain. Muscle relaxants come in different forms, including oral tablets and injectable solutions. Examples include cyclobenzaprine (Amrix), methocarbamol (Robaxin), and carisoprodol (Soma). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Muscle Relaxants medications
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Cyclobenzaprine is an inexpensive drug used to treat muscle pain, spasms and stiffness. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Cyclobenzaprine is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic cyclobenzaprine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is an inexpensive drug used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or injury. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic methocarbamol is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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rocuronium

as low as$3
ROCURONIUM is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to relax muscles during surgery or while on a breathing machine.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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vecuronium

as low as$9
VECURONIUM is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to relax muscles during surgery or while on a breathing machine.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Carisoprodol (Soma) is an inexpensive drug used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic carisoprodol is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
ORPHENADRINE treats muscle pain and stiffness. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body, which helps your muscles relax. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
Succinylcholine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to relax muscles during surgery or while on a breathing machine.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
CHLORZOXAZONE treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
DANTROLENE treats severe muscle spasms. It may also be used to prevent and treat malignant hyperthermia, a severe reaction to some medications used for anesthesia. It works by relaxing your muscles. This reduces muscle stiffness and decreases body temperature. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
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Fexmid

as low as$26
CYCLOBENZAPRINE treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
DANTROLENE prevents and treats malignant hyperthermia, a severe reaction to some medications used for anesthesia. It works by relaxing your muscles. This reduces muscle stiffness and decreases body temperature. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
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Lorzone

as low as$38
CHLORZOXAZONE treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
ORPHENADRINE treats muscle pain and stiffness. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body, which helps your muscles relax. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
Metaxalone (Skelaxin) is an inexpensive muscle relaxer. It is used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions.Generic metaxalone is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
CYCLOBENZAPRINE treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants.
MEPROBAMATE treats anxiety. It works by helping your nervous system calm down.
ORPHENADRINE; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE treats muscle pain and stiffness. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body, which helps your muscles relax. It also decreases inflammation. It is a combination of a muscle relaxant, an NSAID, and caffeine.
CISATRACURIUM is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to relax muscles during surgery or while on a breathing machine.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
ORPHENADRINE; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE treats muscle pain and stiffness. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body, which helps your muscles relax. It also decreases inflammation. It is a combination of a muscle relaxant, an NSAID, and caffeine.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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