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Posted by fires on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
I've got severe hip pain with spasms that Vicodin isn't helping much. I can't walk without grimacing and cursing under my breath -- except I find myself holding my breath.
Dr. gave me a prescription for Flexeril. Pharmacy said it's one of the meds that can't be taken with Parnate. (Some literature states that Vicodin can't be taken with Incarnate!). Vicodin is extremely sedating for me and appears to be exacerbating depression.
Pharmacist said that 2 other muscle relaxants also interact with Parnate, but to a lesser degree. Still can't take.
Anyone know of a muscle relaxant that can be taken with Parnate?
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 10:41:41
> I've got severe hip pain with spasms that Vicodin isn't helping much. I can't walk without grimacing and cursing under my breath -- except I find myself holding my breath.
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> Dr. gave me a prescription for Flexeril. Pharmacy said it's one of the meds that can't be taken with Parnate. (Some literature states that Vicodin can't be taken with Incarnate!). Vicodin is extremely sedating for me and appears to be exacerbating depression.
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> Pharmacist said that 2 other muscle relaxants also interact with Parnate, but to a lesser degree. Still can't take.
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> Anyone know of a muscle relaxant that can be taken with Parnate?Have you tried alcohol? Not an immoderate dose, mind you. One or two drinks.
Lar
Posted by Phillipa on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » fires, posted by Larry Hoover on May 17, 2006, at 11:06:07
Alchohol you mean you drink on meds? Love Phillipa
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » Larry Hoover, posted by Phillipa on May 17, 2006, at 11:23:16
> Alchohol you mean you drink on meds? Love Phillipa
I don't believe in blanket prohibitions. This is a specific symptom, which requires some attention.
Lar
Posted by gardenergirl on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » Phillipa, posted by Larry Hoover on May 17, 2006, at 12:11:40
My doc gave me Skelaxin for a muscle spasm. According to epocrates, there are no med interactions with Parnate and Skelaxin.
That being said, it didn't seem to do much for me. But it likely would be fine with Parnate.
Hope you feel better soon.
gg
Posted by kimcrazylady on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by gardenergirl on May 17, 2006, at 12:13:32
I will go home and review what ones I've taken. I've been on Parnate forever and have taken tons of things with it. You just have to be careful.
I also drink, which really helps relax the muscles. Try a glass of white wine and a hot bath!
I'll post again when I find my Rx for the muscle relaxer.
Kim
Posted by Jost on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by gardenergirl on May 17, 2006, at 12:13:32
I'm taking carisoprodol, a generic form of soma, for a chronic muscle inflammation. My doctor said it was okay with emsam, but I'm wondering if that's right.
I'll have to get in touch with him, but does anyone happen to know?
thanks, Jost
Posted by fires on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by kimcrazylady on May 17, 2006, at 16:39:53
> I also drink, which really helps relax the muscles. Try a glass of white wine and a hot bath!
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> I'll post again when I find my Rx for the muscle relaxer.
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> KimI've been using a heating pad that can be microwaved. It helps sometimes. In the AM I put the shower spray right on the "spot".
The pain is somewhat better this PM, probably due to 500mg of Tylenol and 1600 mg of Motrin.
I may use Vicodin before bedtime, but not during the day.
Posted by willyee on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » kimcrazylady, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 16:51:52
Ive used flexeril....whats important about using possable interacting drugs is to do ur best NOT to taken them concomintly ,u know in one shot togther.
Usualy spaing ur parnate dose apart from risky meds helps greatly,it seems from ugly past exper that the mist important time is the hour of having taken parnate,that is when its working its way through ya,i cant say this scientificaly just what i notice,and again lots of things i take with no problem have given me a scare when taken within the hour of parnate.
On a second note im surprised about the drink recomendation,leaves me to as a question,ill do so in a another post so i dont steal this ones lime.
Posted by fires on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by willyee on May 17, 2006, at 20:33:27
> Ive used flexeril....whats important about using possable interacting drugs is to do ur best NOT to taken them concomintly ,u know in one shot togther.
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> Usualy spaing ur parnate dose apart from risky meds helps greatly,it seems from ugly past exper that the mist important time is the hour of having taken parnate,that is when its working its way through ya,i cant say this scientificaly just what i notice,and again lots of things i take with no problem have given me a scare when taken within the hour of parnate.
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> On a second note im surprised about the drink recomendation,leaves me to as a question,ill do so in a another post so i dont steal this ones lime.
The doc, pharmacy, and my insurance seem to be overly cautious about Parnate. Since I just started Parnate again, I've seen several food restriction lists -- none of which were quite the same. I remember a recent thread on the subject and will have to find it.Due to food intolerances and mold/yeast allergies, I stayed on the Parnate dietary restrictions for the entire 3 years that I was off of it. Just call me Spartan. ;)
Posted by Jost on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:09
In reply to On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 10:41:41
Xanax and valium are muscle relaxants, so you could try them. No problem with parnate.
I haven't seen anything on problems with vicodin, and used both that and tylenol 3 (tylenal and codeine) for pain when on parnate.
Jost
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:10
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » willyee, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 21:01:38
> The doc, pharmacy, and my insurance seem to be overly cautious about Parnate. Since I just started Parnate again, I've seen several food restriction lists -- none of which were quite the same. I remember a recent thread on the subject and will have to find it.
I think the one you want is a diet promulgated by Dr. Shulman of Sunnybrook Hospital. Those keywords ought to bring it right up for you.
Lar
Posted by willyee on May 20, 2006, at 11:09:10
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant » willyee, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 21:01:38
Well i think its wise never to do what u do feel is safe doing,i take the risks i take with parnate cause im comfortable with the risks,but i dont have children to worry about leaving behind,every person has there own situation,if u feel better being more strict on parnate then i dont think thats anything but goo thing.
But for information purposes people who might be willing to take a risk should know others have done so already,i know it would have been re assuring to me if id known.
Good luck,im glad the drug remains effective for u!!
Posted by Caedmon on May 20, 2006, at 11:33:03
In reply to Re: On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by willyee on May 18, 2006, at 8:12:55
Carisoprodol and/or diazepam may be helpful. You should probably avoid cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). I am not sure about the others.
- Chris
Posted by Karen44 on June 13, 2006, at 23:41:09
In reply to On Parnate -- need muscle relaxant, posted by fires on May 17, 2006, at 10:41:41
> I've got severe hip pain with spasms that Vicodin isn't helping much. I can't walk without grimacing and cursing under my breath -- except I find myself holding my breath.
>
> Dr. gave me a prescription for Flexeril. Pharmacy said it's one of the meds that can't be taken with Parnate. (Some literature states that Vicodin can't be taken with Incarnate!). Vicodin is extremely sedating for me and appears to be exacerbating depression.
>
> Pharmacist said that 2 other muscle relaxants also interact with Parnate, but to a lesser degree. Still can't take.
>
> Anyone know of a muscle relaxant that can be taken with Parnate?I don't know about the muscle relaxant, but I am on Parnate now, prior to having cervical spine surgery for what turned out to be a bone spur stabbing into a nerve root plus unstable vertebrae. Point is that I also have low back/hip pain. I have been prescribed Neurontin for the pain plus I have a Lidoderm patch I can use for pain. The use of the Lioderm patch allows me to have less pain and thus, less to no spasm. Both are safe with Parnate.
Karen
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