Prescribed for Pulled muscle/pinched nerve. It knocked me out for a few hours but while easing the stiffness didn't really take the pain away even when taken with OTC ibuprofen.
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Yanqmi Johnson | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/20/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this medicine for over 20 years for back pain due to many ruptured discs. It works great with Aspirin or Naproxen. I used it the 1st time in 1969 while in the USAF, as my mid back muscles locked up while lifting weights. I didn't have any stretching routine before workouts and used the Slant Board for Situps(Big Mistake). It started working in less than 1 hour and I only had to use it for 3 days. For me, this is a Wonder Drug!
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Bavariangirl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2018
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have had back issues for years and along with pain and nerve medications I was on Valium to control my muscle spasms. Not perfect but I managed to get through the day. Recently I was told by my doctor that legislation now prohibits dispensing Valium and since then has tried several substitutions for my often severe cramps. Parafon Forte DSC is the third one she has now tried. It is useless in helping with the cramping/muscle spasms. The side effects for me are a very queasy stomach, food is not appetizing, I am very shaky and nervous all day long, along with being hot and down right freezing. I finally stopped taking it. Until I can get in to see my doctor I'm using heat which helps somewhat.Read More Read Less
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vimike | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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This medication has had little effect on my spasms. I had a total rt. hip in 2005, and was given Soma for the spasms I had post op., and was very effective. I had some nerve damage from the hip procedure and have had peripheral neuropathy (in my right foot and ankle) since. I have been taking Lyrica (675 mg a day), and it helps greatly. I have L4 - 5 bulging discs....I am going to ask my doctor to Rx another medication (hopefully Soma or a Rx of similar strength) to replace the Parafon.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/24/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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amy32 | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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ive had 2 back surgeries and need a third this medication helps somewhat with the spasms i get but feel like there has to be something stronger to help
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/13/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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DD | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2011
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/26/2011
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I reviewed this med last month and see that big pharma must've had it removed. My husband was given this and had to go to ER with stroke-like symptoms and SEVERE HALLUCINATIONS that went on for 3 days!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/18/2011
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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This drug helped me quickly. I have had back surgery in 08 but muscle spasms continue to the point I am in constant pain bed ridden most of time. Cannot sleep well as spasms never stop. This is the only real help I have had.
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Mary | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/10/2010
Condition: Other
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Was prescribed for back pain and I noticed absolutely NOTHING!!!!!
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surromom1971 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2010
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have a bulging disk in my back & neck...also degenerative disk disease. This has given me complete relief! I sleep better as well. Flexeril had stopped working for me after years of taking it...so I am thankful I discussed that with my doc, & he put me on this!
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Pacco | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2010
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I had very strong muscle spasms in my upper back. This medecinf, along with another anti-inflamatory prescription, helped it relax and go away. My mother was prescribed this drug for hip pains. I suspect the dr believed her pain was from muscles not joints. It helps her daily.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/5/2009
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 1.3
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mmatthew.cora | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/3/2009
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I am taking this med. for a bad back;poss.sciatica,but i have felt no relief during movement for the last 2 days. Drug does not seem to help at all.
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mlljuju | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2009
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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It helps with the spasms and helps me relax and sleep.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/4/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
12/14/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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i took parafon forte 10years & more around about in the mid. 80's and did real good for me it, it was my shoulders then & would like to know if i need a prescriptin for it?
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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I HAVE A BACK SURGERY,BUT SOMETIMES WHEN I STAND ON MY FEET FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME I HAVE PAIN
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fallenmacleod | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2007
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Prescribed for Pulled muscle/pinched nerve. It knocked me out for a few hours but while easing the stiffness didn't really take the pain away even when taken with OTC ibuprofen.
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