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Muscle Relaxants

Muscle relaxants are a group of medicines that can relax or reduce tension in muscles by targeting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or the muscles directly.

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Common side effects may include: sleepiness, allergic reactions and adverse reactions with antihistamines and alcohol. More serious side effects can include: problems breathing, lightheadedness or fainting, blurred vision, confusion, nausea and urinary retention. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Source: Drugs.com, Spine Health

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