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What Causes Stiffness In The Neck, Shoulder, Back And Thighs While On Flagyl?

Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017

Question: I have been prescribed Flagyl and my neck is stiff,especially in the the back, also my shoulders, upper arm and thighs. I have taken only one pill. I will not take any more. Can I take an adivan to lessen the stiffness/tension/burning in my neck?

Sorry, I meant can I take an Ativan (lorazapam .5mg) to reduce the tension and stiffness

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (31 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepam. Its mainly an anxiolytic and used for insomnia and anxiety disorders. It also has muscle relaxant properties. At 5 mg , its bound to cause significant sedation.

Tizanidine or cyclobenzapirine are specific muscle relaxant with some sedative side effects.

You should definitely take the cipro/flagyl antibiotics, prescribed by your doctor. They are safe medication.

Wishing you best of health

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (17 minutes later)

I am having a reaction to the Flagyl. My neck is very stiff and my shoulders are getting stiff, also my low back and my thighs.. That is why I asked if I could take a Lorazapam.. I have the for anxiety.

I don't think I was very clear in my question. I want to know what to do about the side effect of stiffness in my neck arms thighs and low back after taking just one Flagyl tablet. I know what Lorazepam is for and wanted to know if it is safe to take one with the Flagyl (I am prescribed Lorazepam 0.5mg x3/day) for anxiety and tension. I am also concerned to continue with the Flagyl because it is making me hurt achy and very stiff, especially the back of my neck and skull'

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again .

Yes, lorazepam can be taken safely for the associated stiffness/ aches with flagyl.

If you are unable to tolerate flagyl then alternative meds like tinidazole can be advised accordingly in consultation with your doctor.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng