Muscle relaxants are drugs help alleviate pain that are brought by strains, sprains, muscle spasms, and other muscle injuries. These conditions may result in pain, stiffness, and other muscle discomfort that may hamper one’s performance. Muscle relaxants work by relaxing the muscles that control the skeleton. These drugs however do not heal injuries, they only help ease the pain and discomfort caused by several muscle conditions. In the United States, some muscle relaxants are available only with a doctor’s prescription. Most of these dugs are available in tablet and in injectable forms. Though the use of muscle relaxant drugs are not prohibited and are encouraged by many health professionals, the safeness of these drugs are questioned by other health professionals. Side effects of muscle relaxants cannot be avoided and may vary from one person to another.
Some people may experience side effects of muscle relaxants which include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, or become less alert when under muscle relaxant drugs. These drugs may also blurred vision, clumsiness, or steadiness. Because of these factors, patients who take this drug should avoid activities...