Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 760608

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EMSAM need pain med-what is safe

Posted by KayeBaby on May 31, 2007, at 14:16:28

My back is out and I am going to have to see a dr. I'm having trouble moving around.
I have had skelaxin before-a mild muscle relaxer. Is this ok? Are pain meds a no-no with EMSAM?

Thanks!
Kaye

Re: EMSAM need pain med-what is safe » KayeBaby

Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2007, at 16:01:38

In reply to EMSAM need pain med-what is safe, posted by KayeBaby on May 31, 2007, at 14:16:28

Kaye there are some you can use there was a thread on the pain meds allowable before. Google the thread. Good luck and sorry about your back. Love Phillipa

Re: EMSAM need pain med-what is safe

Posted by kaleidoscope on June 1, 2007, at 13:28:12

In reply to EMSAM need pain med-what is safe, posted by KayeBaby on May 31, 2007, at 14:16:28

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen can be taken with Emsam. I very much doubt the interaction with Skelaxin has been studied, I would not recommend taking it. For a start, there is virtually no evidence that Skelaxin actually works. Secondly, it might cause unexpected side effects when taken with Emsam.

Re: EMSAM need pain med-what is safe » KayeBaby

Posted by Honore on June 1, 2007, at 19:54:36

In reply to EMSAM need pain med-what is safe, posted by KayeBaby on May 31, 2007, at 14:16:28

I think carisoprodol (soma) is okay-- I was taking it when I started on Emsam and asked my pdoc about it.

I'd be sure to ask about Skelaxin, because I some muscle-relaxants aren't good with MAOIs. Flexeril, for example, is not okay.

Honore

Re: EMSAM need pain med-what is safe

Posted by KayeBaby on June 1, 2007, at 22:59:02

In reply to Re: EMSAM need pain med-what is safe » KayeBaby, posted by Honore on June 1, 2007, at 19:54:36

I ended up with Robaxin-
The pharmacy tech checked and said it was alright.

It only helped a little anyways.
Thanks!

Kaye

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