Are muscle relaxants safe in pregnancy?

Question

I've been experiencing some muscle stiffness, and usually I would take a muscle relaxant. But now that I'm pregnant, I'm wondering if muscle relaxants are safe to use during pregnancy.

Ayesha Thakur · Answer

Please don't take any such medicines without asking your gynac first. It is not safe to self-medicate now.

Swapna Sundaram · Answer

Arey behen, bilkul mat lena bina doctor se pooche. Humare yahan toh dard mein bas thoda sa garm paani ki sek kar lete hain, par dawai toh bina doctor ke kabhi nahi khani chahiye abhi.

Bhramaramba Kunder · Answer

I had terrible body aches during my pregnancy, but my doctor strictly told me to avoid over-the-counter muscle relaxants. Now that I am breastfeeding, I still check every medicine. Better to stick to simple home methods like a light massage or ask your doc.

Vasanta Mahajan · Answer

Please, I request you not to take any muscle relaxants on your own. Having lost a baby before, I became extremely cautious about every single pill. Even for simple backache, please call your gynac and let them prescribe what is safe.

Anindita Srivastava · Answer

According to most pregnancy trackers, muscle relaxants are generally not recommended unless specifically prescribed by your doctor. If you are having severe cramps or body pain, you can try safe stretching or log it in your app to show your doc.

Vinita Raman · Answer

Agreed with others, avoid taking these pills directly. You can try a warm shower for muscle relief, it works wonders.