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Friday, December 05, 2008 Brenda Aponte asks

Q: My husband has pulled a muscle hes sore can I give him a 5mg valium for his muscle pain?

I have diazepam 5mg that are mine, I was wondering can I give my husband one for his back pain? he feels like he pulled a muscle and has discomfort or should I just give him a motrin.

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12/ 5/08 10:56pm

Hi Brenda,

 

Probably every professional on a site like this is going to say something like, "People should not share their medications," and "only take medication that has been prescribed to you.

 

Aside from that, while the diazepam will make him calm, it is not likely to take away his pain (although it can calm muscle spasms).

 

So, best of all, get him to a doctor who can prescribe the most appropriate drug for his particular issue!

 

Regards,

 

Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.

The Stress Masters

 

Dr. Fee is a Psychologist. Dr. Fee's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.

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12/ 6/08 2:33am

valium is not a pain killer, it may take his mind of it for a little while but it wont help the pain

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By Brenda Aponte— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 12/05/08