Caution when using muscle relaxants!

A muscle relaxant is a medication that regulates skeletal muscle function and reduces muscle tone.

Muscle relaxants are frequently preferred as products that help muscles relax, release, and loosen.

Painkillers and muscle relaxant medications must be taken under doctor supervision.

WHAT ARE THE HARMS OF MUSCLE RELAXANTS?

• For individuals with lumbar or cervical disc herniation, using muscle relaxants can lead to negative consequences. As muscle relaxants stop muscle contractions, the body's weight will shift onto the bones, which will lead to serious problems.
• In emergency room settings, muscle relaxants may be administered depending on the situation to those with severe, unbearable pain. In this case, the patient is advised to get plenty of rest. The potential side effects of muscle relaxants are also quite severe.
• Not all of these side effects are seen in every user, but one or a few are commonly encountered side effects.
• Side effects can manifest as physical discomforts such as chest pain, itching, swelling of the hands and face, nausea, and vomiting.
• Besides these, there are also effects such as hallucinations and mood swings.

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