Muscle Relaxants

Muscle relaxant medications are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system to decrease muscle tension and reduce muscle spasms. They can be used to treat acute muscle injuries, chronic pain conditions, and other conditions that cause muscle spasms, such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. These medications work by either relaxing the muscle directly or by affecting the communication between the nerves and muscles. Some commonly used muscle relaxants include cyclobenzaprine, carisoprodol, and methocarbamol. They should only be taken under the supervision of a medical professional and can cause drowsiness and other side effects.