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Suggest An Alternative Of Soma Muscle Relaxant

I have been taking SOMA for many years. I no longer have access to it as my provider has chosen to no longer carry it. I have had two rotator cuff/labrum/bicep surgeries (same shoulder) and a C5/C6 fusion with occasional low back pain for many years. SOMA was effective for me. I have tried Robaxin and Zanaflex with minimal effect. I had taken Flexaril prior to the SOMA but did not care for the way it made me feel. I am a 58 year old professional male, active, currently working, hold an advanced degree and prefer to be both alert and effective at my job. What would you recommend for a muscle relaxant given this abbreviated history?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

As per the case narration, you can safely take tablet Tramadol Hydrochloride, Tizanidine or Thiocolchicoside.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest An Alternative Of Soma Muscle Relaxant

Hi, As per the case narration, you can safely take tablet Tramadol Hydrochloride, Tizanidine or Thiocolchicoside. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician